How Did Delhi Police Rescue a Kidnapped Minor Girl in Just 72 Hours?

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Key Takeaways
- The police rescued a 15-year-old girl within 72 hours of her kidnapping.
- Technical surveillance and local inquiries were crucial in the investigation.
- The suspect was arrested in Nizamuddin.
- Community vigilance played a role in the investigation.
- Authorities emphasized the importance of quick action in such cases.
New Delhi, Aug 3 (NationPress) A 15-year-old girl, who was abducted from the Meena Bazar Market area in Delhi, has been successfully rescued by the police within 72 hours of her kidnapping, with the alleged perpetrator now in custody, authorities confirmed on Sunday.
The operation, which extended across state borders, utilized a combination of technical surveillance, local inquiries, financial tracking, and coordinated raids.
The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Subhan, a vagrant residing on the footpaths near Daryaganj, was located and arrested in the Nizamuddin area of the national capital.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central District) Nidhin Valsan stated, "On 28.07.2025, a complaint was filed at the Police Station Jama Masjid, where the complainant reported that her younger sister had headed towards Meena Bazar Market while they were near Jagat Cinema, Urdu Bazar, and did not return. A case was registered under Section 137(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the investigation was prioritized."
The investigation team quickly initiated a multi-faceted operation. They meticulously reviewed CCTV footage from Urdu Bazar, Meena Bazar, Daryaganj, and nearby areas.
Suspicious phone numbers were analyzed through call detail records (CDRs), and ground-level inquiries were conducted in localities such as Daryaganj, Minto Road, and Shastri Park.
"During the investigation, Subhan, a local vagrant from Daryaganj, was identified as the individual who had lured and abducted the minor girl. Based on surveillance inputs, crucial CCTV footage was secured, and the suspect's mobile number was tracked," stated the police.
Further local intelligence directed investigators to Subhan's home village in Mohammadi, district Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, approximately 400 km from Delhi.
A police team executed a raid at Mohalla Nai Basti in Mohammadi on July 31, but the suspect was not located. However, his family revealed that he had recently requested a money transfer of Rs 200 to an outlet near Zaki Market in Nizamuddin, Delhi.
Acting on this information, police visited the money transfer shop, where the shopkeeper confirmed that Subhan, along with a young girl, had collected Rs 200 on July 28.
Investigators then reviewed CCTV footage from the Nizamuddin area and spotted the minor girl near the Nizamuddin Bus Stop, accompanied by the accused.
The girl was safely rescued, and Subhan was promptly apprehended.
Further details are awaited.