Gujarat police trace missing teen to Shivamogga, arrest accused
Gujarat police rescued a 14-year-old girl from Shivamogga, Karnataka, after a five-month search. The accused, who was working as a temple priest, had lured the minor away and introduced her as his wife.
Why it matters
This case highlights the effectiveness of inter-state police cooperation in human trafficking and missing persons investigations.
The police attached to the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Vadodara in Gujarat, investigating the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl, travelled nearly 1,200 km to Shivamogga, rescued the girl, and arrested the man accused of luring her away. The accused, also a native of Gujarat, was working as a priest at a Jain temple here.
The article provides a straightforward account of the police operation and the statements from involved parties.
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