Tura, March 23 -- West Garo Hills police have rescued a kidnapped businessman following an 'encounter' near Danangre Songma village, under Dadenggre Police Station in Meghalaya, officials said.

Police said one kidnapper was killed in the 'encounter' that preceded the rescue, and another was arrested.

According to Meghalaya police, Ruvi Hussain was abducted by armed assailants on Thursday while transporting cattle near Danangre Songma.

His son, Rasik Hussain, filed a First Information Report (FIR) at Damal Asim Police Station in West Garo Hills district, reporting the abduction by unknown individuals armed with firearms and daggers, said a police official.

The official said that during the subsequent police operation, an encounter ensu...