It all began in Ghaziabad’s Khoda Colony, where Ranjeet developed a relationship with the teenage girl during his visits. He soon abducted her, conducted a marriage, and relocated to Kolkata. The family reported the incident immediately, accusing him of abduction and molestation of a minor.

Over the years, Ranjeet dodged police notices, started working, and raised a family with his now-adult wife. Their child attends school regularly, painting a picture of domestic normalcy. Yet, when UP police finally reached him via phone, he dismissed the old case, citing his wife’s maturity and happy life.

Undeterred, officers executed a precise operation in Kolkata. ‘The law doesn’t forget,’ emphasized a UP police source. Ranjeet now faces transit to Ghaziabad, where legal proceedings will determine his fate.

Experts note that while the couple’s current life complicates matters, statutes on minor offenses are strict. Kolkata police suggested voluntary court appearance with his wife to possibly mitigate charges. This arrest underscores how technology and inter-state cooperation can revive dormant investigations, offering closure to aggrieved families even after years.