Sushil Kumar Subudhi, a prominent businessman from Balugaon locality in Khordha district, was reportedly kidnapped by a gang posing as Odisha Vigilance officials. However, the abductee was rescued within 12 hours of the complaint, and five persons were arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping case, sources said on Monday.

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The kidnappers initially demanded Rs 1 crore and later reduced the ransom to Rs 50 lakh, calling his wife and threatening her with dire consequences if the demands were not met.

Acting swiftly on the complaint filed by Subudhi’s wife, Balugaon police tracked the location of the abductors and rescued him from a hideout with the help of some resi

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