Senior Citizen Arrested for Kidnapping Granddaughter in Salem
The Thevur police in Salem district have arrested a 60-year-old man and a real estate agent for the kidnapping of a four-year-old girl. The girl was safely reunited with her parents after a few days of being missing.
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The arrested men have been identified as P Lokidass, 60, and real estate agent K Kumar, 48. Lokidass kidnapped his son Raja’s daughter Kavisha on July 30 when she went to a nearby anganwadi. Raja and his wife, Meena, filed a complaint at the Thevur police station. The police registered a case and initiated an investigation.
Salem superintendent of police Gautam Goyal formed four special teams to trace the girl. More than 25 cops from Namakkal district also joined the search. On August 4 evening, a two-wheeler rider wearing a helmet left the child near the Kumarapalayam police station. The police rescued the girl and reunited her with her parents.
The police conducted a thorough investigation to identify the kidnappers. Using the registration number of the two-wheeler which was seen on CCTV footage, they traced and arrested K Kumar, 48, and the girl's grandfather from the KalluKadai area, said Sankari deputy superintendent of police Sindhu.
Lokidass told the police that he had kidnapped his granddaughter as she had been beaten up and ill-treated by his son. He kidnapped the girl on a two-wheeler and left her at Kumar's residence. On learning about the police investigation, Kumar dropped the girl near the Kumarapalayam police station.
Both have been remanded in judicial custody. The police are continuing their investigation to ensure all aspects of the case are thoroughly examined.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested for the kidnapping?
P Lokidass, a 60-year-old man, and K Kumar, a 48-year-old real estate agent, were arrested for the kidnapping.
When did the kidnapping take place?
The kidnapping took place on July 30 when the four-year-old girl went to a nearby anganwadi.
How was the girl found?
On August 4 evening, a two-wheeler rider wearing a helmet left the child near the Kumarapalayam police station, where the police rescued her.
Why did Lokidass kidnap his granddaughter?
Lokidass told the police that he kidnapped his granddaughter because he believed she had been beaten up and ill-treated by his son.
What happened to the kidnappers after their arrest?
Both Lokidass and Kumar were remanded in judicial custody following their arrest.
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