India, Oct. 27 -- Eight people have been arrested for the abduction of a businessman from Guwahati who was rescued within hours on Sunday evening, prompting chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to threaten action against a group following reports that the suspects were members of Bir Lachit Sena.

If such incidents continue, the government will consider banning the organisation, said Sarma.

Police said a local businessman, Rahul Mishra, was abducted from outside Pratiksha Hospital in Guwahati's Borbari area on Sunday. The accused have been alleged to have demanded a ransom of Rs.15-20 lakh for Mishra's release.

A team from Dispur Police Station tracked down the suspects to Tribeni Path within hours and rescued Mishra. Police said the eigh...