Sambalpur Minor Girl Kidnapping, Trafficking: Victim Rescued from Madhya Pradesh

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Hirakud: Sambalpur Police have busted the minor girl kidnapping and trafficking case reported from the Hirakud area of Odisha and rescued the victim from Madhya Pradesh. One accused has been arrested in connection with the incident.

According to reports, a minor girl had gone missing from the Hirakud police station area on September 25. Following a complaint regarding her disappearance, Sambalpur Police formed a special team and launched an investigation into the matter.

During the investigation, the police team traced the minor girl to Tendukheda in Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh. The team subsequently reached the location and safely rescued her.

Police also arrested an accused, identified as Shivshankar Yadav, in connection with the case. The accused has been forwarded to court.

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The investigation reportedly revealed that the minor girl had allegedly been sold for several lakh rupees without the knowledge of her family members.

Meanwhile, the Additional Superintendent of Police informed that stringent action would be taken against other accused persons involved in the incident.

Further investigation into the alleged kidnapping and trafficking case is underway.

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