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Crime
Kidnap of Beggar’s Son Triggers 30-Hour Police Hunt in India
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 09:30 AM
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A child from a beggar family was abducted, prompting a 30‑hour police operation during which the kidnappers altered his appearance.
Police in India launched an intensive search after a young boy, the son of a family that makes a living by begging, was reported missing. The kidnapping was first brought to the authorities' attention by the child's relatives, who described the abduction as sudden and unprovoked.
The investigation quickly escalated into a 30‑hour operation involving multiple police units. Officers combed neighborhoods, checked local transport hubs and coordinated with community volunteers to trace any leads. Throughout the pursuit, the police emphasized the urgency of locating the child, who was believed to be held by a small group of perpetrators.
According to preliminary findings, the kidnappers attempted to conceal the boy's identity by cutting his hair and changing his clothes. This tactic complicated the search, prompting officials to issue alerts for anyone who might have seen a child matching the altered description. The operation remains ongoing, with authorities urging the public to report any relevant information.
The investigation quickly escalated into a 30‑hour operation involving multiple police units. Officers combed neighborhoods, checked local transport hubs and coordinated with community volunteers to trace any leads. Throughout the pursuit, the police emphasized the urgency of locating the child, who was believed to be held by a small group of perpetrators.
According to preliminary findings, the kidnappers attempted to conceal the boy's identity by cutting his hair and changing his clothes. This tactic complicated the search, prompting officials to issue alerts for anyone who might have seen a child matching the altered description. The operation remains ongoing, with authorities urging the public to report any relevant information.