Mystery shrouds abduction of Koyilandy native

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KOZHIKODE: The mystery behind the abduction of Koyilandy native Kolara Veettil Biju from his wife's house in Philippines is yet to..

KOZHIKODE: The mystery behind the abduction of Koyilandy native Kolara Veettil Biju from his wife's house in Philippines is yet to be known as neither his wife in Philippines nor his parents and brother at Moodadi near Koyilandy in Kozhikode have received any information from the authorities.
The increasing number of incidents of kidnapping for ransom in Philippines, a country that witnesses an average of 225 abductions per year, is also a worrying factor for the kith and kin of Biju.Involvement of terrorist outfits have also worried the family members who are awaiting the report of the Indian Embassy in Philippines on the incident.

According to the information, the separatist groups in Philippines have been depending on kidnapping for the past many years to raise money in order to amass arms and ammunitions. As foreigners are the main targets of these groups, the government had also issued a directive to the foreigners to inform the police about their visit.

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy contacted Biju's father Narayanan on Saturday and consoled him by promising that the government would do everything possible for release of Biju.

The MLA said that he would directly approach Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Monday, as the assembly sessions are beginning on the day to present the issue and seek his support to save the life ofBiju.