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Crime
Kasba Police Rescue Abducted Minor, Arrest Suspect Linked to Malda Case
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 05:51 AM
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Police in Kasba, Kolkata, rescued a missing minor and detained a suspect connected to a separate case in Malda, West Bengal.
The Kasba police unit in Kolkata reported that a minor who had been reported missing was located and rescued early today. The operation was carried out after receiving a tip about the child's whereabouts and involved a coordinated effort by local law‑enforcement teams.
During the rescue, officers apprehended an individual suspected of involvement in the abduction. The same suspect is also linked to a separate criminal investigation in Malda district, prompting authorities to file additional charges.
Police officials confirmed that the child is now safe and receiving care, while the detained suspect will be presented before a magistrate. The investigation remains ongoing, and officers have appealed to the public for any further information that could aid the case.
The Kasba police headquarters emphasized the importance of community vigilance in preventing such crimes and assured that swift action will continue against perpetrators.
During the rescue, officers apprehended an individual suspected of involvement in the abduction. The same suspect is also linked to a separate criminal investigation in Malda district, prompting authorities to file additional charges.
Police officials confirmed that the child is now safe and receiving care, while the detained suspect will be presented before a magistrate. The investigation remains ongoing, and officers have appealed to the public for any further information that could aid the case.
The Kasba police headquarters emphasized the importance of community vigilance in preventing such crimes and assured that swift action will continue against perpetrators.