Contractor kidnapped for Rs 40 lakh ransom rescued by Balasore Police in 24 hours

Prompt intervention and investigation by Balasore Police helped an abducted contractor to reunite with his family within 24 hours of the crime. The contractor, Sibanand Patra, was allegedly abducted by a person who had demanded a ransom of Rs 40 lakh for his release.

The contractor’s wife Nirabala had even paid Rs 5 lakh to the abductor and also handed cheques for the remaining amount, police said.

Balasore SP Sagarika Nath informed that the contractor’s wife had lodged a complaint with Talsari Police regarding the kidnapping. Based on the intelligence input that the contractor was abducted in a red colour car, two small teams were formed.

One team went to Mayurbhanj while another team conducted the investigation in Balasore.

“We have rescued the contractor within 24 hours. A ransom of Rs 40 lakh was demanded and the victim’s family had also paid Rs 5 lakh. We have recovered the cheques and Rs 5 lakh from the accused,” said Nath.

According to Nath, it appears to be a case related to some business rivalry, further investigation in connection with the incident is on.