Azamgarh Police Nab 27-Year-Old for Kidnapping Minor Girl
Azamgarh police arrest 27-year-old Rajkumar for the abduction of a minor girl who went missing while heading to school.
In a swift operation, the Raunapar police in Azamgarh have arrested a 27-year-old man for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping minor girl case. The accused, identified as Rajkumar, also known as Raju, was apprehended on Thursday morning following an intense investigation into the disappearance of a school-going child.
The Disappearance: A Morning That Turned Into a Nightmare
The incident unfolded on September 1, 2026, when a young girl left her home at approximately 7:00 AM to attend school on her bicycle. However, as the day progressed and night fell, the girl failed to return home, sparking panic within her family.
After an exhaustive search among relatives and acquaintances yielded no results, the girl's mother approached the Raunapar police station to file a formal complaint. The police immediately registered a case against an unknown perpetrator under FIR number 250/2026, invoking Section 137(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The Investigation and Breakthrough
The turning point in the case came after the police successfully recovered the minor girl. Upon recording her detailed statement, the identity of the suspect emerged. The girl named Rajkumar alias Raju, a resident of Sirsa village in the Pilibhit district, as the person responsible for her abduction.
Following this revelation, the police expanded the charges against the accused by adding Section 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to the existing case.
The Arrest Operation
Under the strict directives of Superintendent of Police Dr. Anil Kumar, a dedicated police team was formed to track down the suspect. Led by Sub-Inspector Sumit Singh, the team conducted a targeted operation that culminated at the Karkhiya turn.
At approximately 9:40 AM on Thursday, the police successfully intercepted and arrested Rajkumar. The apprehension team consisted of:
- Sub-Inspector Sumit Singh
- Constable Jaiprakash Verma
- Constable Mantu Yadav
Following the arrest, the authorities contacted the relatives of the accused via telephone to inform them of the legal action. Police officials have confirmed that further legal proceedings are currently underway to ensure justice for the victim.