Schoolgirls in Pulwama Pretend Abduction to Skip Classes
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Synopsis
On April 10, police reported that two schoolgirls in Pulwama fabricated an abduction story to avoid school. Initially reported by the parents, the investigation revealed the girls had made up the incident. CCTV footage confirmed their story was false, leading police to caution parents about the seriousness of such accusations.
Key Takeaways
- Two schoolgirls in Pulwama faked an abduction.
- Parents initially reported the incident.
- Police investigation revealed the truth.
- CCTV footage disproved the girls' claims.
- Authorities stressed the importance of understanding legal implications.
Srinagar, April 10 (NationPress) In a strange turn of events, two schoolgirls in J&K's Pulwama fabricated a story about an abduction attempt to skip school, police reported on Thursday.
According to a police statement, on April 7, the Pulwama police station received a written complaint from Bilal Ahmad Ganaie, the father of one of the girls, a resident of Ratnipora Pulwama. He claimed that at approximately 9:30 a.m., his daughter and a classmate, both 10 years old, were on their way to school when an unknown driver of vehicle (JK01AB-2069) allegedly forced them into the car, attempting to kidnap them.
Following this complaint, an FIR (91/2025) under section 137(2) BNS was filed at the Pulwama police station, prompting an investigation. However, police later determined that the girls had concocted the story.
“During the investigation, the statements of the parents and the minors were recorded before a court, where they clarified that no one had kidnapped them, and they had walked to Nadoo from Ratnipora,” the statement noted.
“CCTV footage from the vicinity was also reviewed, which clearly showed that no vehicle had forcibly taken them, nor were they abducted; they made these statements to evade attending school, a claim that was later confirmed by their parents,” it further stated.
Authorities advised parents to ensure that their children are adequately informed about the legal implications of such accusations. They should be warned that claims of kidnapping and abduction are serious offenses, and the police must respond to the complainant's statements.
“The negligent attitude of both parents and children can lead to severe repercussions for individuals wrongfully accused of a grave crime,” the police warned.
This incident may mark the first of its kind in Kashmir, where parents and schoolgirls hastily accused an innocent driver of kidnapping while the girls had simply decided to take a walk after skipping their classes.
