Begowal police have arrested a woman for allegedly luring a 16-year-old girl away from her home on the false promise of marriage. The case was registered on June 28, 2026, following a complaint by the victim's mother, Emvati.
Incident Details
The minor, a Class VII student at Government Senior Secondary School, Begowal, left her home in Chaddi Patti near Begowal on June 19 without informing any family member. According to the complaint, the family searched among relatives and in nearby areas but failed to trace her. Later, they learned that Sunita of Kapil Colony, along with a man named Ravi, allegedly enticed the minor and took her away on the pretext of marriage.
Police Action
Acting on the complaint, the Begowal police registered a case under Sections 363 (kidnapping) and 366A (procuration of a minor girl) of the Indian Penal Code. The investigation has been entrusted to Assistant Sub-Inspector Pargat Singh. Police confirmed that Sunita has been arrested, while efforts are underway to trace the minor girl and apprehend the second accused, Ravi.
Emvati, the mother, has five daughters and two sons. The missing girl is her youngest child. The family resides in Chaddi Patti near Begowal.
Ongoing Investigation
The authorities are continuing efforts to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and take further legal action in accordance with the findings of the investigation. Police have not yet recovered the minor girl, and the search for Ravi remains active.
