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Crime
Jalandhar Police Recover 4‑Year‑Old After 8‑Hour Search, Suspect Arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 12:31 PM
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In Jalandhar, Punjab, police traced and rescued a four‑year‑old child within eight hours after learning he was set to be sold for ₹1 lakh. The suspect was apprehended during the operation.
Earlier this week, the Jalandhar City Police received a tip that a four‑year‑old boy had been abducted and was likely to be trafficked for a ransom of about ₹1 lakh.
Within eight hours, the police traced the child to a location in the city, confirmed his safety, and escorted him back to his family.
The boy was found unharmed, and the family expressed gratitude for the swift action.
A suspect was arrested during the operation and is now under investigation for child trafficking.
Within eight hours, the police traced the child to a location in the city, confirmed his safety, and escorted him back to his family.
The boy was found unharmed, and the family expressed gratitude for the swift action.
A suspect was arrested during the operation and is now under investigation for child trafficking.