Brahmanbaria, May 11 -- A businessman was rescued from a hostage situation in Bijoynagar Upazila after police and local residents acted on information received through the national emergency number 999.

Police arrested two brothers, Anwar Hossain, 40, and Shahnur Rahman, from the spot, said Rajib Sarker, Officer-in-Charge of Bijoynagar Police Station on Monday.

Both are sons of Lavlur Rahman of Alabhidpur village and are currently in police custody. Lavlur Rahman was also named as an accused in the case, though he was later released, the OC added.

A written complaint was filed by Gopal Roy, father of the victim Rupak Roy, which was recorded by police on Monday morning.

According to police and local sources, the incident occurred on Su...