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Crime
Uttar Pradesh family leaves son unattended at Himachal dhaba, police intervene
✍️ NDTV
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 04:01 AM
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A family from Uttar Pradesh reportedly left their son at a roadside dhaba in Himachal Pradesh, prompting a police call and subsequent action.
Police in Himachal Pradesh received a call after a family from Uttar Pradesh left their young son unattended at a dhaba on a highway. Authorities say the child was discovered by other travelers who alerted the police. Responding officers arrived at the site, secured the child and contacted the parents to arrange his safe return. The incident highlights the importance of vigilance by both travelers and law enforcement on busy roadways.
According to the police statement, the family was travelling through the state when the child was inadvertently left behind. The exact circumstances that led to the oversight have not been disclosed. The police have not reported any injury to the child and are treating the matter as a safety lapse rather than a criminal act.
The incident has drawn attention to the need for families to exercise caution during long journeys, especially when stopping at roadside eateries. Local authorities have reiterated that any unattended child should be reported immediately to ensure prompt assistance.
No further details have been released regarding the family's response or any follow‑up measures. The police continue to monitor the situation and have advised the public to remain alert in similar scenarios.
According to the police statement, the family was travelling through the state when the child was inadvertently left behind. The exact circumstances that led to the oversight have not been disclosed. The police have not reported any injury to the child and are treating the matter as a safety lapse rather than a criminal act.
The incident has drawn attention to the need for families to exercise caution during long journeys, especially when stopping at roadside eateries. Local authorities have reiterated that any unattended child should be reported immediately to ensure prompt assistance.
No further details have been released regarding the family's response or any follow‑up measures. The police continue to monitor the situation and have advised the public to remain alert in similar scenarios.