A well-known businessman from Vavuniya, Shanmugan Selvarasa, was kidnapped by unidentified men on Tuesday evening learns Tamil Guardian.
The 55 year old man was returning from the work to his house by motorcycle when he was abducted at the entrance of his house.
His family have lodged complaints at Vavuniya Police station. Shortly after the complaints the police station arrived at his house and took Mr Selvarasa’s motorcycle and cell phone as part of the investigation.
Mr Selvarasa, is a well-known businessman in the area who owns a collection of stores called Shanmugan Stores and several rice mills in the area.
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