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Abducted businessmen rescued

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Press Trust of India Siliguri (WB)
Two abducted businessmen were today rescued after more than a month of their captivity from Dinhata in Coochbehar district, police said here.

Hoteliers Padam Kharel (50) and Kumar Gurung (30), abducted from Siliguri on March 3, were freed when their friend, accompanied by policemen, visited a particular place with the promise of delivering Rs 30 lakh as ransom.

Eight persons were arrested.

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First Published: Apr 06 2014 | 7:25 PM IST

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