A reported abduction of a 19-year-old girl in Varanasi has been clarified by police investigations. The incident occurred near a petrol pump in the Bhadwar area, under the jurisdiction of the Rohaniya police station. Authorities traced the vehicle featured in a viral video and discovered that the girl had been taken home by her parents to the Baburi area in Chandauli district. This resolution highlights the importance of verifying information before drawing conclusions about potential criminal activity.
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ACP (Rohaniya) Awadhesh Vishwakarma said police obtained the mobile number of the registered owner and contacted him. He told police that his daughter had been upset over a personal issue. The ACP said police later contacted the girl directly by phone. Officials said the prompt inquiry helped clarify the situation and prevent the spread of misleading information.
Police began verification, traced the vehicle through its registration number using the e-challan application and identified its registered owner. It was found that the vehicle was linked to a person from a village in the Baburi area of Chandauli district. When policemen spoke to the car owner, it came to light that he was the father of the same girl who was being claimed to have been abducted. She had left home with her boyfriend to reach Prayagraj. On learning about their presence in the Bhadwar area, her parents reached there and asked her to return home with them. However, she was unwilling to return home and insisted on staying with her friend. The girl’s family finally convinced her and brought her back in their car. She stated that she was at home with her family, was safe and had no complaint or problem. Based on the verification, police found no evidence of an abduction. They appealed to residents to rely on verified police updates before sharing sensitive videos online. Download the TOI App.
The incident came to light on Friday when a video recorded by locals showing the girl being forcibly taken into a vehicle went viral on social media.