THE GOAN NETWORK
VASCO
Verna police traced and rescued a minor girl who was allegedly kidnapped from Zuarinagar, Sancoale, and safely reunited her with her parents following a swift investigation.
According to the complaint filed by the girl's mother, whose identity has been withheld, the incident occurred at around 3 pm on June 27 on the MES College road at Zuarinagar. The complainant alleged that an unknown person kidnapped her minor daughter from her lawful guardianship.
Based on the complaint, Verna police registered a case under Section 137(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 8 of the Goa Children's Act and immediately launched an investigation.
During the investigation, the police used technical surveillance to track the location of a person believed to be accompanying the missing girl.
Acting on the information, a team from Verna Police Station traced and rescued the minor before bringing her to the police station for further inquiry.
After completing the necessary formalities and verifying the circumstances, the police handed over the custody of the rescued girl to her parents.
Further investigation is being carried out by PSI Mahesh Bhomkar under the supervision of PI Anand Shirodkar and the guidance of Mormugao DySP Gurudas Kadam.
