Jaunpur Police Rescue Kidnapped Boy From Mumbai; One Arrested
Jaunpur police successfully rescued a 10-year-old boy kidnapped on his way to school, tracking him down in Mumbai and arresting the accused.
In a high-stakes operation spanning hundreds of kilometers, the Jaunpur police have successfully rescued a 10-year-old boy who was kidnapped while walking to school. The daring rescue took place in Mumbai, where the child was being held by his abductor.
The Abduction: A Nightmare on the Way to School
The ordeal began on October 6, 2026, in a village falling under the jurisdiction of the Rampur police station. The young victim was making his routine walk to school when he was intercepted by criminals. According to police reports, the accused, identified as Arbaz, along with his accomplices, forcibly covered the child's face to prevent identification. The boy was then shoved onto a motorcycle and whisked away, leaving his family in a state of absolute terror.
A Race Against Time: The Special Task Force
As the scale of the kidnapping became clear, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Jaunpur took immediate action. A specialized police team was constituted from the Rampur station with a singular mission: find the child and bring him home.
The investigation quickly pointed toward a massive distance, leading the trail all the way to Maharashtra. The Jaunpur team traveled to Mumbai, coordinating closely with local law enforcement to narrow down the suspect's location.
The Midnight Raid in Mumbai
The search culminated on the night of October 10 at Turve Sector Number-24 in Mumbai. Acting on precise intelligence, the police team launched an operation that resulted in the successful recovery of the 10-year-old. During the raid, the police apprehended the primary suspect, Arbaz, son of the late Iliyas.
The police team returned to Jaunpur on October 11, bringing both the rescued minor and the arrested suspect back to the district. The boy's family, who had spent six agonizing days in uncertainty, expressed immense relief at his safe return.
The Accused: A Repeat Offender
The arrest has revealed a troubling criminal history for the suspect. Arbaz, a resident of Gopalapur village under the Rampur police station area, is not a first-time offender. Official records show that he was previously booked in 2025 for serious offenses, including charges under:
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act
- The SC/ST Act
Authorities have confirmed that legal proceedings are currently underway to ensure the accused faces the full extent of the law for the kidnapping and his prior criminal record.