An abducted coal exporter of Meghalaya was rescued today by the Border Security Force in South Garo Hills district on the Indo-Bangladesh border.
The businessman, Janking Marak, of Lower Gasuapara village was rescued from the zero line of the international border in Gasuapara, over 150 km from here, BSF spokesperson M Singh said here.
Marak was left behind when the border guards challenged four militants who fled, Singh said.
The businessman, who had received a demand note from the Garo National Liberation Army militants, was abducted on Sunday night from his home.
He was taken to the district hospital for a medical check up after rescue and was handed over to his family.
The police were also informed.
Last week, the militants shot dead two BSF men in the district after they foiled an infiltration bid. A huge quantity of arms and ammunition were seized.
