Mumbai Police Rescue 3-Year-Old Girl, Arrest Woman for Kidnapping

A 40-year-old woman was apprehended in Worli after luring the child with chocolates; police are investigating potential links to child trafficking.

The 3-year-old girl went missing while playing outside her home in Prem Nagar, Worli, on January 29, 2025, around noon.
The accused, identified as Deepali Bablu Das, allegedly lured the child with chocolates and took her to a nearby residence.
Police launched a swift investigation, utilizing CCTV footage and local WhatsApp groups to identify and locate the suspect within hours.
The woman claimed she took the child due to emotional distress over being separated from her granddaughter, but authorities are probing possible links to child trafficking.
The child was safely rescued, and the accused has been charged with kidnapping as further investigations continue.