15-year-old ‘abandoned’ boy appeals to police for family reunification

A 15-year-old boy in Guntur, India, has petitioned the police for help after being abandoned by both his biological and adoptive parents. Local authorities are now intervening to provide care and attempt to mediate with the families.
Why it matters
The case highlights critical social issues regarding child welfare and the legal complexities of adoption in India.
A 15-year-old boy, reportedly abandoned by both his biological and adoptive parents, submitted a petition to the Public Grievances Redressal System (PGRS) at the District Police Headquarters in Guntur on Monday (June 29, 2026), urging the police to reunite him with his family.
The article provides a factual account of a local social welfare case.
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