Daytime Kidnapping Foiled in Mumbai: Mother's Alertness Saves Daughter

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News18•18-01-2026, 07:54
Daytime Kidnapping Foiled in Mumbai: Mother's Alertness Saves Daughter
- •A two-year-old girl was nearly abducted from her mother's arms at a Vile Parle East bus stop in Mumbai.
- •Navina Upadhyay, the mother, was waiting for a bus to Mahim with her daughter when an unknown man approached them.
- •The man attempted to snatch the girl while Navina was boarding BEST bus number 40.
- •Navina's quick reaction and the intervention of local citizens prevented the kidnapping.
- •The accused was apprehended by locals and handed over to the police, who are now investigating the incident.
Why It Matters: A mother's vigilance and public assistance thwarted a daytime kidnapping attempt in Mumbai.
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