Kathmandu, September 13

Police arrested four persons for their alleged hand in the kidnapping of Elli Gurung, from Kalimati, here today.

The victim was rescued unharmed. The suspects have been identified as Milan Rai, 31, of Nuwakot, Binesh Pahari, 30, of Kavre and Dinesh Lama, 30, and Sushil Upreti, 23, of Sindhupalchok.

Police said they abducted Gurung, 38, of Kaski district from Sinamangal and held her hostage at a Kalimati-based cafe demanding Rs 250,000 in ransom.