Delhi Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Children in Lakshmi Nagar

In a swift and successful operation, Delhi Police rescued two children who had been kidnapped from the Shakarpur area of Lakshmi Nagar. The abductor, who demanded a ransom of Rs 50 lakhs, remains at large, according to officials.

Details of the Incident

The kidnapping was reported to the police at 10:30 PM on June 28. The children, aged 11 and 3, were identified and rescued unharmed.

Police Response

Additional DCP East, Avnish Kumar, explained that the police used technical surveillance and coordination with other districts to save the children. He said, “We formed multiple teams and with the help of technical surveillance and coordination with other districts, we forced the criminal to abscond by leaving the four-wheeler near Samaypur Badli PS. Children are not harmed. We have reunited them with their family.”

Father’s Account

The children’s father shared that they had stepped out of their vehicle to purchase some items when the kidnapper drove off with their car and children. He recounted, “When I managed to connect the call, my daughter answered first. Then the kidnapper spoke to me and kept saying only one thing: ‘Give me my money, and I will leave your children alive.'”

Ongoing Investigation

The investigation is ongoing, and the police are collecting CCTV footage. The father also cautioned other parents, “I want to tell all parents not to leave their children in the car. Take them with you when you get out.”