Two siblings abducted from Ranchi rescued safely after 12 days, two arrested

January 14, 2026

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Police have safely rescued two siblings — four-year-old Ansh and five-year-old Anshika — who were abducted from the Dhurwa police station area of Ranchi 12 days ago, officials said on Wednesday. Two accused have been arrested in connection with the case. The children were recovered from the Chitarpur area of Ramgarh district following an intensive search operation.

Massive Search Operation After Citywide Protests

The siblings had left their home near Mausi Bari Khatal in Dhurwa around 3 p.m. on January 2 to buy groceries but did not return. A missing complaint was filed the next day. A 40-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) under SSP Rakesh Ranjan analysed over 5,000 mobile numbers and footage from nearly 2,000 CCTV cameras. A poster campaign was launched, a Rs 4-lakh reward announced, and protests and a bandh were held in Dhurwa. The NCPCR also sought a report from the state DGP.

Abduction Linked to Nomadic Gang, Probe Continues

Police said crucial leads took the SIT to Chitarpur, where the children were found safe. Preliminary investigations suggest the abduction was carried out by members of a nomadic Gulgulia gang. Both children are in good health and will be handed over to their family. Interrogation of the arrested accused is ongoing to determine the motive and identify others involved. Jharkhand DGP Tadasha Mishra is expected to share more details at a press conference.