CCTV Routes Mapped, Divers Deployed: Manhunt On For Missing Karnal Toddler
A two-year-old boy has vanished from Singda village in Karnal. Police are scanning CCTV and searching ponds to find the missing toddler.
A massive search operation is underway in Haryana's Karnal district after a missing toddler in Karnal vanished mysteriously from his home in Singda village on Wednesday afternoon. The local police have mobilized specialized teams and are investigating every possible lead to locate the two-year-old boy.
A Sudden Disappearance
The incident unfolded around 2:00 PM on Wednesday. According to the child's father, Lalchand, the tragedy began shortly after he returned home from school with his daughter. While the family settled in, the two-year-old was playing outside in the street.
Lalchand recounted that while his wife was attending to their daughter and he had stepped out to visit a local shop, the child was left unattended for a short period. Approximately an hour and a half later, the family realized the boy was gone. Panic ensued as the family searched the immediate neighborhood, but the child was nowhere to be found.
"We searched the entire neighbourhood and then lodged a complaint with the police. We have no enmity or dispute with anyone," Lalchand stated.
Police Mobilize Intensive Search
Upon receiving the alert at approximately 3:00 PM, teams from the Nissing Police Station rushed to Singda village to initiate the rescue operation. SHO Ishwar Singh confirmed that a formal case has been registered based on the father's complaint.
To narrow down the search, the police have implemented a strategic plan:
- CCTV Mapping: Officers have identified three primary routes leading away from the residence and are meticulously scanning footage to track the child's movement.
- Physical Searches: Personnel are conducting house-to-house searches and checking rooftops throughout the village.
- Specialized Units: A sniffer dog squad has been requisitioned to help pick up the toddler's scent.
Scouring the Water Bodies
Given the proximity of a village pond (johad) to the residence, authorities feared the worst and called in expert help. Pragat Singh, a renowned diver from the 'Aakhri Umeed Foundation', arrived on the scene late Wednesday night with his team.
After a thorough dive into the water body, Pragat Singh reported that no trace of the child was found. He noted that because the toddler was only just learning to walk, it is highly improbable that the child could have wandered a significant distance on his own.
High-Level Supervision
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sandeep Singh has personally visited the site to oversee the operation. He assured the grieving family and the community that law enforcement is leaving no stone unturned.
The DSP emphasized that the police are exploring "all possible angles" to determine whether the child wandered off or if there is another explanation for the disappearance. As of now, the search operation continues with full force across the village and surrounding areas.