WORLI, MUMBAI – Tension gripped Mumbai’s bustling Worli Police Camp as a middle-aged man attempted to abduct a police sub-inspector’s young son, only to be nabbed red-handed by a heroic mother and neighborhood watchdogs. The January 23 incident highlights the perils lurking in urban shadows and the power of collective action.
Sachin Tawre, a dedicated sub-inspector at Colaba station, and his wife Komal were going about their evening routine when horror struck. Their five-year-old, Smayts, had ventured out briefly with a playmate for some evening munchies. The eight-year-old companion burst back home, stammering that a stranger was manhandling the boy toward the seaside.
Komal didn’t hesitate. Sprinting to the narrow lane, she confronted the 55-year-old Laxman Kalu Chaudhary from Sakinaka, who was dragging her screaming child. Her shouts rallied nearby residents, who surrounded the would-be kidnapper and freed Smayts unharmed.
Simultaneously, a quick-thinking local dialed the police helpline. Worli officers descended on the scene in record time, cuffing Chaudhary before he could slip away. The boy, shaken but safe, was handed back to his relieved parents.
Police have booked the accused under relevant sections for attempted abduction. Early inquiries suggest no immediate links to organized crime, but detectives are digging deeper into his background, access to the area, and possible intent – ransom, grudge, or something more sinister?
This close call serves as a stark reminder for parents and police alike: vigilance is the best defense. Worli station vows thorough probe to ensure no stone is left unturned, reassuring the force’s families that their safety remains paramount.