Two minor children reported missing from Qaimoo Kulgam safely recovered within hours: Police

Kulgam, Dec 10: Police in Qaimoo acted swiftly after receiving information that a 7-year-old girl from Redwani Payeen had gone missing after leaving home on her bicycle on Wednesday morning.

A police officer told news agency Kashmir News Corner --- KNC, During verification, it was also found that her juvenile cousin, aged around 13 years, who had been playing with her at their residence, had gone missing along with his bicycle.

Police Station Qaimoo received information that a minor girl from Redwani Payeen, aged around 07 years, had left her home on her bicycle at approximately 1000 hours and had not returned, it reads.

During verification, it was found that her juvenile cousin, aged around 13 years, who had been playing with her at their residence, had also gone missing along with his bicycle, it reads.

Statement reads, Family members searched among relatives, but both children remained untraced. After the family posted an appeal for help on Facebook, some unknown callers attempted to mislead them with ransom-related calls.

Considering the sensitivity of the matter, SSP Kulgam constituted a police team to trace the missing children. The team pursued all available leads, analysed CCTV footage, and utilised technical assistance to track the movement of the minors, officer said..

Through swift and coordinated efforts, the police team successfully traced both children at Janglat Mandi, Anantnag, within two hours of the matter being reported, ensuring their safe recovery, he reads.

Both minors were safely handed over to their families after completion of necessary legal formalities, he said.

SSP Kulgam appealed to the general public to remain vigilant regarding the safety of their children and to report such matters to police without delay.

He also urged media persons to strictly refrain from sharing photographs, identities, or any personal details of juveniles while reporting such cases.