Hindu Girl Abducted Two Months Ago, Untraceable, Protest Erupts in Akhnoor

New Delhi: A massive protest erupted in the Akhnoor Sub-division of Jammu over the alleged abduction of a Hindu girl by a Muslim youth, an incident that reportedly took place in December 2024. Relatives and locals have alleged that the police have failed to act and recover the girl, even after two months since the incident.

The police are reportedly investigating every possible angle in the case, beyond just abduction.

This afternoon, local organizations staged a sit-in at Fawwara Chowk, demanding immediate action from the police and strict punishment for the accused. The demonstration led to a three-kilometer-long traffic jam, disrupting daily life in the area.

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Earlier, Jammu Police issued a Look Out Notice for Rohini Sharma, stating that she had been kidnapped by Mohd Imran. A case (FIR No. 232/2024 U/S 87 BNS) has been registered with P/S Akhnoor, and an investigation has begun. Despite thorough searches, her whereabouts remain unknown.

SP Rural Brijesh Sharma said that the kidnapping incident occurred in December 2024, and the police are working on it. "Protesters have given a one-week deadline for action. While the police are making every effort, there is currently no technical lead in the case. We have sent our teams five times in the last two months to nab the accused and recover the girl," he added.

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The police have so far questioned over 50 people, and some individuals who helped the accused have been arrested and are now on bail. "Over 50 people have been questioned, and police teams have traveled to New Delhi five times in pursuit of leads. A similar case in Sidhra was solved within a day, and the police remain committed to solving this case as well. People are requested not to give the matter a communal angle, as this is a matter between two individuals," he added.