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Crime
Kidnapping of School‑Going Child in Jalandhar Sparks Panic
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 06:01 PM
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Police in Jalandhar received a report of a child being abducted while returning from school, leading to widespread alarm in the local community.
Police in Jalandhar were alerted early this morning to a report that a child was abducted while walking home from school. The incident took place in a residential area of the city, where the child was last seen heading toward the family home.
Local residents and parents rushed to the scene, creating a chaotic scene as they tried to locate the missing child. Police cordoned off the area and began a search operation, deploying officers and volunteers.
The authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. No details about the suspect or motive have been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
The incident has raised concerns about child safety in the city, prompting parents to seek additional security measures for their children.
Police have assured the public that they are working diligently to locate the child and bring the perpetrator to justice.
Local residents and parents rushed to the scene, creating a chaotic scene as they tried to locate the missing child. Police cordoned off the area and began a search operation, deploying officers and volunteers.
The authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. No details about the suspect or motive have been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
The incident has raised concerns about child safety in the city, prompting parents to seek additional security measures for their children.
Police have assured the public that they are working diligently to locate the child and bring the perpetrator to justice.