Bandarban, Feb. 18 -- Twenty six rubber plantation workers from Lama Upazila were finally freed after being held hostage for two days by armed terrorists in exchange for ransom.

The terrorists released them in a remote hilly area early Tuesday in Eidgah, Cox's Bazar, after crossing the Lama Upazila border through Naikhongchhari Upazila.

Later, local residents and members of law enforcement received them and provided them with primary treatment at Eidgah Medical Centre in Cox's Bazar.

26 rubber plantation workers abducted in Bandarban's Lama; ransom demanded from employer

The freed workers reported being severely beaten during captivity. They also confirmed that a large sum of money was paid to the terrorists for their release.

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