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Four arrested in child abduction attempt
Police arrested four suspects for attempting to abduct a nine-year-old boy near Thelijjawila. The incident occurred when the child was tied up and taken towards a nearby jungle, but he was rescued by neighbors. Further investigations suggest the abduction aimed at finding a treasure.
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Summary
Hearing the child's screams at that moment, residents pursued the suspects and, with police assistance, managed to apprehend them. The three-wheeler used by the suspects for the abduction has also been taken into police custody. During initial investigations into the incident, it was revealed that the abduction was planned with the intention of obtaining a treasure.