MP shocker: Girl jumps off bike to escape kidnapping attempt in traffic jam; man threatens onlookers with sharp weapon

INDORE: A minor girl, who was being kidnapped by three bike-borne youths from a crowded market in Bori area of Alirajpur, escaped by jumping off the two-wheeler during heavy traffic jam.

The incident took place on Thursday, but it came to light only on Friday night when a video surfaced on social media. In the video, the three accused are seen forcefully pulling the minor on a motorcycle while her sister tries to stop them and pull her back. One of the men is visibly wielding a sharp weapon, using it to threaten onlookers and the victim's sister. Despite the chaos and the public setting, no bystander stepped in to help. Acting on the video evidence, the police took suo moto cognizance and registered a case.

Alirajpur SP Rajesh Vyas said that the minor was out shopping with her elder sister and niece in the Bori market when the assailants suddenly approached around 3pm. The assailants managed to force the minor on the motorcycle and fled the scene, leaving the sister crying for help. Shortly afterwards, the minor returned, having escaped by jumping off the bike amid the traffic snarl. She recounted to police how she hid in the crowd until the attackers fled.

During investigation, police identified the accused as Ijesh Amliyar, Chhotu Amliyar, and Satia alias Santosh—all residents of Kakoda village under Tanda police station area in Dhar district.

The SP said, "Two teams have been formed under the supervision of the SDOP to arrest the accused and a reward of Rs 5000 has been announced for information leading to the arrest of each of them. The motive behind the attempted abduction is unclear yet."

"A case under section 74, 76, 137(2), 87, and 351(2) of the BNS for assault or criminal force on a woman to outrage her modesty, assault with intention to disrobe, abduction of a minor, criminal intimidation, and under relevant sections of the Pocso Act was registered against the accused," said Vyas.

Officials said that police pickets are put up when a public market is held on Thursday in the area and the officials were present but were patrolling when the incident took place.


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