Heroic Girl Outsmarts Kidnapper: Courage Shines in East Delhi

A daring kidnapping in East Delhi was foiled thanks to a calm and composed 11-year-old girl. Prateek Shrivastava, 34, kidnapped the children last month while their parents were buying sweets. The children were rescued after a dramatic 200-kilometer chase. The perpetrator demanded a ransom, but was ultimately apprehended.

In an audacious kidnapping case in East Delhi, an 11-year-old girl's quick thinking played a crucial role in rescuing herself and her younger brother last month. The incident unfolded when Prateek Shrivastava, 34, exploited the moment their parents left them alone in a car while buying sweets.

The Delhi Police apprehended Shrivastava on Thursday evening in Mandawali, following a rigorous investigation involving over 300 CCTV cameras, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (East), Apoorva Gupta. Shrivastava convinced the children he was instructed to park their car, leading to a dramatic 200-kilometer chase across the city.

The children's father, Pradeep Jindal, commended his daughter for staying remarkably composed under duress, negotiating cautiously with the kidnapper. Shrivastava, who initially held a Rs 50-lakh ransom demand, was eventually arrested and is now facing charges, while the Jindal family heals and praises the Delhi Police's relentless efforts.

(Disclaimer: With inputs from agencies.)