A shocking incident has come to light from the Bro Panchayat area under the Nirmand Sub-Division of kullu district near Rampur, where a minor schoolgirl studying in Class 10 was allegedly trapped in a love affair and later an attempt was made to abduct her. However, due to prompt action by the police, the girl was safely recovered.
According to the information received, two youths — Mubarik and Shoaib — working at a barber shop in the Bro area, allegedly lured the minor girl into a love trap over the past few months. The accused later hid the girl in a rented room with the help of another woman.
The girl’s mother, having suspected the ongoing communication between her daughter and the accused, had earlier tried to keep the girl away from them by taking her back to their village. However, on the night of April 7, the girl went missing from her home.
After failing to find her despite searching the entire night, the family lodged a missing complaint with the police on April 8. Acting swiftly, the police launched an investigation, interrogated the suspects, and successfully recovered the girl from a room in the village itself.
DSP Anni, Chandrashekhar Kayath, confirmed that a case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of kidnapping and the POCSO Act. The police are investigating the matter thoroughly. The minor girl has undergone a medical examination, and counselling is being provided through the Child Welfare Committee.
Following the incident, there is anger among the local residents. Several shops belonging to people from the minority muslim community in the area were found locked after the incident.
Local Panchayat representatives and social organizations have strongly condemned the incident. Bro Panchayat’s vice president, Karn Pal Sharma, informed that an incident has come to light where a local minor schoolgirl was allegedly lured and abducted by a youth working at a local salon. It is alleged that the accused befriended the Class 10 student and later took her to a secluded room,
Following the incident, there was widespread anger among the local residents. People strongly condemned the act, claiming that such incidents are part of targeted attempts to trap Hindu girls.
According to the Deputy Head, angry locals and building owners also shut down some shops belonging to members of a particular community as a precautionary measure.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad District Minister Vishnu Sharma demanded strict action against such crimes and urged the administration to ensure social harmony in the region.
Residents have also demanded mandatory police verification of outsiders coming to the area for work to prevent incidents like ‘Love Jihad’ and ensure the safety of local residents, especially minors.
