Police Foil Kidnapping Bid, Minor Rescued in One Hour | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Ganderbal Police on Sunday foiled a kidnapping attempt by rescuing a minor boy within an hour of the incident and arresting one of the accused, underscoring the district police’s rapid response and effective coordination in handling serious crimes.

Ganderbal Police achieved a swift breakthrough in a kidnapping case by rescuing a minor boy within one hour of the incident and arresting one accused person involved in the crime.

An application was received at Police Station Lar from a complainant (name withheld) stating that his nephew (name withheld) had been kidnapped by unknown persons near his residence at Chanthan Gulabpora, Lar, today at around 06:30 pm, police said.

Acting promptly on the complaint, FIR No. 03/2026 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Lar and investigation was immediately taken up, a police official said.

Under the directions of SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal JKPS, a special investigation team was constituted. Through swift action, coordinated efforts and technical as well as ground-level investigation, the kidnapped boy was successfully recovered safely within one hour of the incident, police said.

During the operation, one accused person identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Teeli S O Ab Jabbar Teli R O Kurhama was arrested. The vehicle used in the commission of the offence was also seized near Barsoo Chowk.

Further investigation is in progress, and efforts are underway to apprehend other accused persons involved in the crime, it said.

Ganderbal Police reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the public and urged citizens to promptly report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station. (KNC)