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Yet another kidnapping in Bihar
By Anand Mohan Sahay in Patna
August 05, 2005 16:10 IST

Kidnappings seem to have become the order of the day in Purnea district of Bihar. Over half a dozen kidnappings have been reported from the district ever since President's rule was imposed in the state.

The latest case being that of a 21-year-old, who was kidnapped for ransom late Thursday night.

Police said, "Some criminals entered school teacher R Bharti's house and forcibly kidnapped his son Suman Kumar Bharti at gun point."
 
The incident has sent shockwaves among people, who took to the streets to protest the kidnapping.

Meanwhile, police have lodged a complaint and have assured to launch operation to trace the youth soon.

Anand Mohan Sahay in Patna
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