New Delhi: Three vigilant police officers on Sunday thwarted a kidnapping attempt targeting a 4-year-old child in northwest Delhi’s Keshavpuram area. The suspect—identified as Govind from Balrampur, UP—was spotted following a police alert. The accused attempted to evade capture by throwing the child onto the road but was quickly pursued and apprehended by officers patrolling the Lawrence Road Industrial Area.Deputy commissioner of police (northwest) Bhisham Singh reported that authorities received information about the incident on Sunday. “The public, noticing some suspicious activity, raised an alarm on time,” Singh stated. “Swiftly responding, sub inspector Harish Kishan and constable Sachin of the PCR van initiated a chase. Head constable Amit from Keshavpuram police station observed the situation and joined the pursuit.“After being cornered by police, Govind threw the child onto the road in a bid to escape. However, the PCR staff and local police successfully apprehended him. Police said the minor boy was rescued and safely reunited with his family, and the legal action is underway.During interrogation, Govind confessed he had no prior relationship with the child and intended to sexually assault him. Police further revealed that Govind is a habitual offender with a previous case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act at Model Town police station. Further investigation is underway.
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