Five held over kidnapping, ransom attempt

Three army soldiers and one army deserter are said to be among five               menarrested under suspicion of demanding a                                                   ransom of Rs 500,000 after kidnappingand threatening an individual.

The suspects were arrested near the Makola Gale Temple after they abducted a person from Natuduwa, Enderamulla in an attempt to collect ransom money. Sapugaskanda Police said the suspects are being held and interrogated under detention orders.