Bhubaneswar, August 16:A businessman from Bolangir, who was allegedly abducted and held captive in an apartment in Bhubaneswar's Khandagiri area, was rescued by police on Saturday. One accused has been arrested, while efforts are underway to apprehend two others allegedly involved in the kidnapping.

Inspector General of Police (Northern Range) Himanshu Kumar Lal said on Sunday that the investigation was progressing on multiple fronts, including a possible financial dispute that may have triggered the crime. Weapons were also seized during the police operation.

The victim, identified as Narendra Sahoo alias Munda of Bolangir, was allegedly abducted by a group of six persons following a verbal altercation on Friday afternoon. Police said he was assaulted before being forcibly taken to Bhubaneswar and confined in an apartment near the Khandagiri area.

Following a complaint lodged by Sahoo's family with the Bolangir police, investigators traced his location and conducted a raid at the apartment on Saturday afternoon. The businessman was rescued safely, though some of the accused managed to flee before the police team reached the spot.

Police suspect that the abduction may have been linked to a financial dispute. However, investigators said all possible motives are being examined, and further arrests are expected as the investigation continues.