In a distressing incident from Chandigarh, a man has been booked by the police for allegedly kidnapping his minor niece. The case was registered at the Sector 26 police station following a complaint filed by the girl's father.
Details of the Incident
The accused, identified as the uncle of the victim, reportedly took the 12-year-old girl from her school premises on Friday. The father, in his complaint, stated that his daughter did not return home after school hours. Upon checking with the school authorities, he was informed that she had been picked up by her uncle.
Police Action
Acting on the complaint, the police have registered a case under sections 363 (kidnapping) and 366 (kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage) of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate the accused and the minor girl.
Police officials said that initial investigations suggest the accused may have taken the girl to an undisclosed location. The motive behind the kidnapping is not yet clear, but the father suspects that the uncle might be planning to marry her off against her will.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising concerns about the safety of children in educational institutions. Authorities have urged parents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.
