Hyderabad, 6 August
Hyderabad Police Rescue Abducted 8-Month-Old Baby Within 3 Hours; Watchwoman Arrested
In a swift and coordinated operation, Hyderabad Police rescued an eight-month-old baby boy within just three hours of his alleged abduction from his residence in Boduppal. The accused, identified as Nalla Durga Bhavani, who was employed as a watchwoman at the family’s home, was arrested after police traced her to Karmanghat using technical surveillance.
The infant was found safe and unharmed before being reunited with his parents after the completion of all legal formalities. Hyderabad Police Rescue Abducted 8-Month-Old Baby Within 3 Hours.
Six Special Police Teams Deployed
According to Suresh Kumar, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Medipally Police Station received a Dial 100 emergency call at around 3:00 PM, reporting the kidnapping of the infant.
Responding immediately, Hyderabad Police formed six special investigation teams to trace the missing child. Authorities also:
- Issued alerts to major railway stations to prevent the accused from fleeing.
- Dispatched police teams to Devarakonda and Suryapet in coordination with local Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs).
- Used technical surveillance and digital tracking to locate the accused.
The investigation ultimately led police to Karmanghat, where the baby was safely rescued and the accused was taken into custody.
Infant Reunited With Parents
After recovering the child, police completed all required legal procedures before handing the infant back to his relieved parents.Hyderabad Police Rescue Abducted 8-Month-Old Baby Within 3 Hours.
Officials praised the rapid response by the police teams, stating that quick coordination between multiple units and the effective use of technical evidence played a key role in ensuring the child’s safe recovery within hours.
Incident Follows Recent Baby Trafficking Bust
The rescue comes only days after Hyderabad Police successfully foiled an alleged attempt to sell a four-day-old baby girl in Balapur.
On July 31, police rescued the newborn just minutes before she was allegedly to be sold for ₹5 lakh. The accused, Waheeda Khatoon, allegedly targeted the baby’s mother shortly after she delivered at Government Maternity Hospital. Investigators suspect the involvement of a larger child trafficking network, and the probe is continuing.
Police Continue Vigilance Against Child Crimes
The two incidents in quick succession highlight Hyderabad Police’s intensified efforts to combat crimes involving children, including abduction and trafficking. Officials have urged the public to immediately report any suspicious activity involving minors by contacting emergency services or the nearest police station. Hyderabad Police Rescue Abducted 8-Month-Old Baby Within 3 Hours; Watchwoman Arrested
Key Highlights
- Hyderabad Police rescued an abducted 8-month-old baby within three hours.
- The accused, Nalla Durga Bhavani, worked as a watchwoman at the child’s residence.
- Six special police teams were deployed following a Dial 100 complaint.
- Technical surveillance helped police trace the accused to Karmanghat, where the infant was rescued safely.
- The case follows the recent rescue of a newborn girl in a suspected ₹5 lakh baby trafficking attempt in Balapur.