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In a major breakthrough, police have arrested the prime accused in a sensational kidnapping case linked to coal mafia activities in Bhadrak district. The victim, Pratap Behera of Marapur village under Sabarang police limits, was allegedly abducted in the early hours of June 5 by a group of men reportedly associated with the coal mafia.
The incident came to light after Behera's wife brought the matter to the notice of Satyajit Naik, DIG, Eastern Range, Balasore.
As per initial reports, Behera received threatening calls before the incident. Later, he was taken away in multiple vehicles including a Bolero, Hyundai car, Dzire, and t...