Kidnapping Attempt Foiled in Ramanagara: Locals Rescue Five-Year-Old Girl

In a dramatic turn of events on Sunday evening, a kidnapping attempt involving a five-year-old girl in Ramanagara district, Karnataka, was thwarted thanks to the quick action of local residents.

Incident Details:

• Accused: 22-year-old Darshan, an unemployed painter and alleged drug addict.
• Plan: Abduct the girl for ransom to fund his narcotics use.
• Event: The girl went missing around 8 pm. Her father, Santosh, began searching after she was last seen near a Ganesha pandal. The search intensified as more locals joined in.
• Discovery: Darshan had gagged the girl’s mouth and hands with tape and hid her in a cement godown. He abandoned her and fled as locals approached.
• Rescue: The girl was found in a suffocating condition but was rescued unharmed.

Police Action:

• Confirmation: Superintendent of Police Karthik Reddy confirmed the incident and praised the community’s swift response.
• Outcome: Darshan was arrested and is in the custody of the Ijoor Police. A case has been registered against him.

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