Jamshedpur, Jan. 16 -- Union minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth on Friday met the family of kidnapped young industrialist Kairav Gandhi, where he alleged that the present law and order situation in Jharkhand reminded him of the "jungle raj of Lalu Prasad Yadav-led Bihar".

The Union minister's statement comes at a time when the police have not made any breakthrough even after 72 hours, though suspicion has fallen on the Chotu Yadav-Rakesh John gang of Bihar, officials close to the matter said.

"Law and order in the state has completely broken down. Chief minister Hemant Soren must take immediate cognisance of the kidnapping of Kairav Gandhi and direct the police to act fast. The free run of criminals, mafias and kidnappers in Jhar...