Paonta Sahib, June 14: The minor girl who had been missing since June 5 from the Majra area of Paonta Sahib in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district has been recovered by the police, officials confirmed on Saturday. Following the girl’s recovery, local protests spearheaded by residents and Hindu organizations were called off.
According to police officials, the girl was located in the Majra region. Her statement will be formally recorded before the authorities proceed with reuniting her with her family. The police are expected to complete legal formalities, including a medical examination and documentation under relevant provisions of the law, before handing her over.
Earlier, DC Sirmour, seeing the tense atmosphere, had imposed Section 163 of the Indian Penal Code (BNS) in the Kiratpur area, so that the crowd could be prevented from gathering at one place. There was a ban on carrying weapons and inflammable substances. Police vigil was tightened outside Majra police station amid the fear of a crowd and violent protests.
The minor went missing on June 5
Let us tell you that a minor girl was missing from the Majra area of Paonta since June 5. The family had lodged a complaint in the Majra police station. When the girl was not found for a week, local people and Hindu organisations demonstrated in the Kiratpur area of Majra yesterday.
A boy from a particular community is accused of kidnapping a girl
The girl’s family had accused a boy from a particular community of kidnapping their daughter. Due to this, the atmosphere was deteriorating. Hindu organisations demonstrated near Majra Dosarka yesterday. They also blocked NH-07 from Dehradun to Paonta to Kala Amb for some time.
Protest outside the boy’s house
After this, last evening, the local people also gathered outside the house of the youth who is accused of kidnapping the girl. During this, the particular community pelted stones on the protesters. During this, 8 people including an ASI were injured.
Section 163 implemented to maintain law and order
The protesters had announced a sit-in yesterday. Anticipating a large crowd gathering, the administration has already implemented Section 163 to maintain law and order. Orders have been issued late at night regarding this.
Three teams were formed to search for the girl.
The police has formed three teams to search for the missing girl; they are looking for her at possible locations.