Eight-Year-Old Kidnapped In Bihar's Madhepura Rescued Within 7 Hours; 7 Arrested

In a swift operation, Madhepura police rescued 8-year-old Mayank, kidnapped on his way to school, within seven hours, arresting seven individuals, including two key criminals.

Madhepura: In a prompt and coordinated operation, the Madhepura police successfully rescued an eight-year-old boy, who was kidnapped early in the morning while on his way to school. The child was safely rescued from Beldaur in Khagaria district within just seven hours, and seven persons, including two key criminals, have been arrested in connection with the case, disclosed Madhepura SP Sandeep Singh while speaking to the media.

"The incident took place on the Kadama-Jagdishpur road in the Puraini police station area in Bihar. As Mayank travelled to Alamnagar school on a bus from Phulaut, unknown criminals intercepted the vehicle, forcibly abducted him and fled the scene. The incident left other students and staff in a state of panic on the bus, " the police said.

A breakthrough came when a fellow student on the bus recognised one of the kidnappers as a resident of Phulaut village. This crucial information led the police to detain the suspect, from whom they extracted vital details regarding the case. Acting swiftly, the police formed four special teams from different police stations to conduct targeted raids.

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of these teams, Mayank was located and rescued from Beldaur in neighbouring Khagaria district. Madhepura SP Sandeep Singh confirmed the successful operation, highlighting the effective coordination among the police forces. “We acted immediately upon receiving the information and were able to safely recover the child within just seven hours,” Singh stated.