Polikandy resident abducted

[TamilNet, Wednesday, 11 June 2003, 16:54 GMT]
Mr.Thambithurai Kulasingham,50, a resident of Polikandy in the Vadamarachchi division of the Jaffna district, is alleged to have been abducted by a group of persons in a white Hi-ace van when he was returning from the Nelliyadi police station Tuesday evening, police sources said.

Mr.Kulasingham's son, twenty year old Mr.Viji, received injuries when he attempted to rescue his father from the abductors, the police sources said

This incident took place at the Kalaandy junction in the Thikkam area when Mr. Kulasingham was returning in his car with his wife and son from Nelliyadi. Mr. Kulasingham was dragged out of his car by a group of persons who took him in their Hi-ace van, according to a complaint lodged at the police station.

Sri Lanka Police could not identify a motive for the abduction and are continuing investigations.