Pune: Attempted Kidnapping of Two-Year-Old Foiled in Lonavala; Accused Caught and Arrested

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Lonavala, 14th January 2025: In a harrowing incident that highlights the importance of vigilance among parents, a man attempted to kidnap a two-year-old child from a house in Lonavala. The accused, identified as Amar Tripathi, was caught by the family and later arrested by the police.

According to the Lonavala police, the incident occurred on Sunday around 1 pm. Amar reportedly entered the house where the child was playing, with the intent to kidnap the toddler. As Amar was preparing to leave with the child, the toddler began crying loudly. Hearing the commotion, the child’s mother rushed out and saw Amar trying to flee with her child.

Acting quickly, the family intervened, restrained Amar, and handed him over to the police after beating him up. The motive behind Amar’s attempt to kidnap the child is still under investigation.