Daylight Abduction in Chhatarpur Sparks Outrage Over Lawlessness
A woman and her two daughters were allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint by armed men in Madhya Pradesh, sparking political outrage. Police have detained five suspects and are working to locate the victims and remaining perpetrators. The incident has raised concerns over the state's law and order situation.
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More than a dozen armed men allegedly kidnapped a woman and her two young daughters in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday afternoon. The attackers injured the woman's husband before forcing the victims into an SUV and fleeing as gunshots rang out. A video of the crime has been widely circulated on social media.
Police have apprehended five suspects and charged them under various sections, including attempted murder, while five special teams have been formed to locate the remaining culprits. Authorities are offering a Rs 10,000 reward for information leading to their capture.
The incident has provoked outrage, with opposition figures criticizing the BJP-led government's handling of state law and order. Congress leaders, including Jitu Patwari and Kamal Nath, expressed their concerns over the growing lawlessness, calling for government accountability.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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