Cuttack, May 21 -- Cuttack Police rescued a 31-year-old kidnapping victim and arrested several individuals allegedly involved in a conspiracy to extort money linked to a collapsed trading firm, officials said.

The incident took place on late Sunday night when the 42 Mowza Police Station received a complaint about the abduction of 31-year-old Sumer Anjan Behra.

According to DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo, the complaint was filed regarding the abduction of Mr. Sumer Anjan Behra, aged 31, by unknown persons. Upon receiving the complaint, immediate action was taken by the local IIC and the special squad, with support from CCTV footage and inquiries with local residents.

Investigations revealed that the victim and some accused had prior inv...