Child kidnapped from Malleswaram found near Devaiah Park in Vyalikaval

BENGALURU: Two-and-a-half-year-old girl Navya, who had been kidnapped by a woman on Thursday, was found safe near Devaiah Park in Vyalikaval, Bengaluru. The police handed over the child to the family.

The child was taken from Malleswaram by Sujatha, alleged to be mentally challenged, but was rescued by police after a passerby noticed the woman’s unusual behavior and informed the authorities.

Navya’s story unfolded quickly with Public TV broadcasting the news of her kidnapping, which led a woman to notice the abnormal behaviour of Sujata, who was carrying a child. Then, she immediately informed the police, who rescued the child.

Sources said Sujatha reportedly took good care of Navya throughout the day, even offering her chocolates. The child had some injury marks on the lips. Sujatha is now in police custody for questioning.