Ranchi Slum Erupts in Celebration After Missing Children Found Safe
Residents of Bada Khatal in Dhurwa, Ranchi, erupted in spontaneous celebrations on Wednesday. The joyous occasion marked the safe return of two minor siblings, Ansh and Anshika, who had been missing for twelve long days. Police successfully rescued the children from Ramgarh, bringing immense relief to their family and the entire community.
Community Gathers for Untimely Holi Celebration
Hundreds of people from various parts of the state capital gathered at the slum as news of the rescue spread rapidly. The locality broke into an untimely Holi celebration, with people smearing each other with colors and lighting crackers. The festivities continued late into the evening, reflecting the collective joy over the children's safe return.
Jagarnath Singh, a local resident, expressed the community's emotional journey. "We used to come here every morning, hoping for good news about their safe return," he said. "Our joy knew no bounds when we learned around 8 am that Ansh and Anshika were rescued. Celebrations began just thirty minutes later."
Relief After Days of Anxiety
Sarita Devi, another neighbor, shared the emotional rollercoaster experienced by the community. "We are all glad the children returned safely," she stated. "All these days, we swung between hope and despair. The thought of something terrible happening to them constantly lingered in our minds."
Kailash Yadav, the state spokesperson of the RJD and convenor of the Ansh-Anshika Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, praised the police personnel for their dedicated efforts. "Despite the challenging nature of the case, they worked round the clock," Yadav emphasized. "Their relentless work ultimately led to this successful rescue." He also demanded strict punishment for the kidnappers responsible for the crime.
Family Thanks Police Amid Media Shielding
Sunil Yadav, the father of Ansh and Anshika, expressed gratitude toward the police for bringing his children home safely. However, police officers shielded him and other family members from media inquiries. When contacted later in the evening, Sunil did not respond to calls and messages from journalists.
The rescue operation concluded a tense period for the Bada Khatal community. Residents had maintained hope while facing uncertainty during the twelve-day search. The successful outcome transformed anxiety into celebration, with the entire neighborhood coming together to mark the happy occasion.
Local authorities have not released detailed information about the investigation or the circumstances surrounding the children's disappearance. The focus remains on the children's well-being and the community's overwhelming relief at their safe return.
