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Kolkata, October 16 (IANS) West Bengal’s Murshidabad district police on Thursday arrested eight people in connection with the kidnapping of Lal Chand Mandal, a local grocer, in Domkal.
The accused also include a civic volunteer and a known associate of a deceased Trinamool Congress MLA.
According to a senior police officer, the reason behind the kidnapping is a land dispute. Mandal was rescued safely after quick action by the police.
Initially, September-presents.
Humayun Kabir is a civilian volunteer posted at Domkal police station.
During interrogation, the name of the eighth accused Mohammad Ali Mubarak came up. Mubarak is reportedly a close associate of late Domkal MLA Zafikul Islam. He was arrested later in the day.
Police have also seized four vehicles used in the crime.
A senior officer of Murshidabad police district said, “We are investigating the role of everyone in the kidnapping. The victim has been rescued and further investigation is underway.”
Reacting to the incident, Trinamool Congress Domkal block president Hajikul Islam said, “The administration is actively investigating the matter. Injustice will not be tolerated.”
–IANS
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