BJP leader's son abducted by ULFA, release video demanding Rs 1 crore ransom

Banned terror outfit United Liberation Front of Asom or ULFA, on Monday released a video of Assam BJP leader's kidnapped son. ULFA has demanded a one crore rupee ransom for his release.

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Ratnaswer Moran's son Kuldeep was kidnapped by ULFA from Arunachal Pradesh on August 1, say the police.

The video shows Kuldeep Moran, in a green T-shirt, kneeling down and surrounded by five masked men armed with assault rifles.

A video by the banned outfit is uncommon although ULFA is infamous for kidnappings in the region

video showing Kuldip Moran appealing to his family, BJP legislator Bolin Chetia and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to secure his release by paying the outlawed outfit.

The BJP came to power in Assam earlier this year after winning the state election.