Rapid Rescue: Thane Girl Safe After 24-Hour Ordeal

A swift rescue operation resulted in the safe return of a four-year-old girl who had been abducted from her home in Thane, Maharashtra. Within just 24 hours, police located the girl in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, following intense efforts involving CCTV analysis and cooperation with local police.

The incident began when an unidentified person kidnapped the child near her residence in Badlapur (West) around 1 pm on Tuesday. Her worried parents promptly reported the case to the police, who immediately registered a kidnapping case and launched a thorough investigation.

Senior inspector Anil Thorve confirmed the arrest of a 25-year-old suspect but noted that the motive remains unclear. The police continue to investigate as the rescued child and the accused were brought back to Badlapur for further inquiry and closure of the case.

(With inputs from agencies.)