India, Aug. 27 -- A reward of Rs.2 lakh was announced by the Darjeeling Police in West Bengal on Wednesday for providing information that will help trace a kidnapped 14-year-old student.

The boy, a student of class seven at Krishna Maya Memorial High School, in Siliguri was allegedly kidnapped by unidentified men in a Maruti van while he was playing with his friends.

Local residents blocked National Highway 10 (NH-10) at 10th Mile for three hours on Sunday. The victim is a resident of 10th Mile, which is close to the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary.

On Monday evening, Darjeeling Police on its Facebook page announced a reward of Rs.2 lakh for any credible information which can help find the student.

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