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Boy, 11, Fights Off Kidnappers in Lucknow
3 Feb
Summary
- An 11-year-old boy bravely bit an attacker during an abduction attempt.
- Two masked youths on a motorcycle tried to kidnap the child.
- Police arrived over an hour and a half after the incident was reported.
A swift act of bravery by an 11-year-old boy in Lucknow's Krishnanagar area prevented a potential kidnapping on Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 6:45 PM in the Dwarikapuri colony as the boy, Eivan Sharma, was returning home from a nearby store. Two masked individuals on a black motorcycle approached him.
Initially, the assailants attempted to lure Eivan onto their bike by offering to buy him pencils and give him a ride home. When he refused, one attacker dismounted and attempted to subdue him with a handkerchief. However, Eivan bit the man's hand firmly, startling the criminals, who then fled the scene.
Eivan immediately ran home and recounted the harrowing experience to his mother. His father has since filed a formal complaint at the local police station, highlighting the potential danger his son faced. The incident has caused significant unease among residents, who are calling for increased police presence and surveillance.
Families in the area have expressed anger regarding the alleged delay in police response, noting that emergency services arrived approximately 90 minutes after the incident was reported. Authorities have stated that an investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.
