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KHULNA, Oct 7, 2025 (BSS) - Police arrested three alleged kidnappers from the Pashchim Baniakhamar area of the city in the early hours of today in connection with the abduction of a university student.

The arrested were identified as Ramzan Akan, 28, son of Habibur Rahman, resident at Bk Roy Road, Ferdaus, 30, son of Sheikh Omor Ali, resident at West Baniakhamar, and Moniruzzaman, 24, son of Amirul Islam, all hails from Krisnanagar Charai area in the city. 

On October 3, the accused abducted Md Mustasim Billah, 24, a university student as well as an outsourcing freelancer, resident of Tutpara area of the district. They demanded a ransom of Taka 5 lakh, threatening to kill him if not paid, said Assistant Commissioner of Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) Khondokar Hossain Ahmad.

Billah's family paid Tk 24,000 and 56 US dollars via a digital payment account. The abductors tortured him and recorded a video at gunpoint, threatening to release it on social media if the remaining amount was not paid. He was released on Monday, he added.

Based on a tip-off and mobile tracking, police conducted a raid around 12:45 am and arrested the three. 

A case has been filed with Khulna Sadar Police Station.