Ganderbal Police Rescue Abducted Girl from Himachal, Arrest Kidnapper
Ganderbal, Nov 6, KNT: Ganderbal Police have rescued an abducted girl and arrested the accused kidnapper from the State of Himachal Pradesh.
Acting on specific input and under the directions of SSP Ganderbal, Khalil Ahmad Poswal, a special team from Police Post Shadipora traced and apprehended the accused, identified as Firdous Rustum Khan, son of Rustum Ali Khan, resident of Shatigam Handwara.
Police said the accused, a vagabond already married with two children, had been using social media and other online platforms to lure girls. The victim was recovered safely from his possession and later handed over to her legal heirs after completing medico-legal formalities.
A case under FIR No. 185/2025 has been registered at Police Station Ganderbal under relevant legal sections, and further investigation is underway.
Officials said the successful operation underscores the police’s continued efforts toward protecting women and maintaining peace and security in the district.
Police have appealed to the public, especially youth, to remain alert while engaging with strangers on social media and to promptly report any suspicious activity to the nearest police unit.[KNT]
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