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Crime
Kidnapping of Minor Student Near Bathinda School Leaves Victim in Critical Condition
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 01:37 PM
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A minor student was abducted from outside a government school near Bathinda's Nathana police station. She was recovered two days later in a severely weakened state.
A 13‑year‑old student was taken from outside a government school located a few steps from the Nathana police station in Bathinda, Punjab. The abductor was an unidentified motorbike rider who allegedly lured the girl away from the school premises.
Police were alerted immediately and launched a search operation in the surrounding area. The victim was found two days later in a severely weakened condition, with signs of physical abuse and dehydration.
The local police have cordoned off the area and are investigating the incident. They are calling for any witnesses to come forward and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops and the school to identify the suspect.
The incident has sparked concerns about child safety in schools across the region, prompting calls for increased security measures and community vigilance.
Police were alerted immediately and launched a search operation in the surrounding area. The victim was found two days later in a severely weakened condition, with signs of physical abuse and dehydration.
The local police have cordoned off the area and are investigating the incident. They are calling for any witnesses to come forward and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops and the school to identify the suspect.
The incident has sparked concerns about child safety in schools across the region, prompting calls for increased security measures and community vigilance.