Guwahati, April 26: A coordinated late-night operation by Assam Police led to the rescue of two abducted men and the arrest of five suspects linked to a ransom kidnapping case in the Boko–Chaygaon subdivision.
Police sources said the operation was initiated after information was received around 11:30 pm from Noonmati Police Station regarding the abduction of Md. Sanidul Ali (24). He was allegedly taken towards the Sontoli area by unidentified individuals, who later demanded ₹10 lakh and threatened to kill him if the ransom was not paid.
Acting swiftly, police teams from Sontoli, Topamari, Mandira and Chamariya were mobilised under the supervision of the Co-District Superintendent of Police, Boko–Chaygaon. Using technical inputs and local intelligence, officers tracked the movement of the suspects.
During the operation, a Maruti Swift (AS-01FT-9573) was intercepted at Selosuti Mathauri. Five individuals were apprehended at the spot. They have been identified as Abu Jobayer Akond (24), Sajid Ali (23), Haidar Ali (20), Rakibul Alamin (19) and Noor Islam (19), all residents of areas under Boko and Goroimari police jurisdictions.
Two victims — Md. Sanidul Ali from Noonmati and Imdadul Hoque (28) from Barpeta district — were found inside the vehicle and rescued safely. Investigators said both had been held captive for the purpose of extorting ransom.
Police have registered a case and initiated legal proceedings against the accused. Further investigation is underway to determine the involvement of any additional persons and to establish the full sequence of events.
