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Crime
Rajasthan toddler abducted for alleged sacrifice rescued in Mat village
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 10:34 AM
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A toddler from Rajasthan was kidnapped on claims of a ritual sacrifice and was rescued by police in the village of Mat.
Police in Rajasthan say a toddler was taken from his home after a man claimed he possessed supernatural powers and wanted to perform a ritual sacrifice.
The child remained missing for several days before investigators traced the suspect to the village of Mat in Jodhpur district.
Local police, assisted by the district child‑welfare team, rescued the toddler on Wednesday and handed him over to authorities.
The alleged kidnapper, who reportedly demanded that the child be married to a woman of his choice as part of the ritual, has been arrested and is under interrogation.
The case is being pursued under Indian Penal Code sections dealing with kidnapping and criminal intimidation.
The child remained missing for several days before investigators traced the suspect to the village of Mat in Jodhpur district.
Local police, assisted by the district child‑welfare team, rescued the toddler on Wednesday and handed him over to authorities.
The alleged kidnapper, who reportedly demanded that the child be married to a woman of his choice as part of the ritual, has been arrested and is under interrogation.
The case is being pursued under Indian Penal Code sections dealing with kidnapping and criminal intimidation.