Panic gripped rural Bulandshahr after the body of a 12-year-old girl, who was reported kidnapped earlier from Ghaziabad, was found in the region, police said on Wednesday.
The body was found after the arrest of the accused involved in the girl’s abduction. The victim, identified as Khushi (12), was allegedly abducted by unidentified people from Nandigram police station limits three days ago.
Her family had received a call from the unidentified kidnappers with a demand for ransom.
Sonu, the girl’s father, told the police that he received the ransom call on Sunday, after which he approached the police and lodged a complaint.
He said that the accused were demanding Rs 30 lakh within three days for the safe release of the girl, according to officials.
Following the complaint, the police launched an investigation and arrested three people, including a neighbour where the victim lived.
