Where was the 4-year-old girl kidnapped from?

The 4-year-old girl was kidnapped from the CSMT-Fort area in Mumbai.

How did Mumbai Police locate the missing girl?

A local journalist in Varanasi informed the Mumbai team about a Marathi-speaking girl at an orphanage, leading to the girl's identification and reunion with her parents.

How long was the girl missing before being found?

The girl was missing for nearly 6 months before being reunited with her parents.

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Mumbai Police Reunite Kidnapped Girl with Family After 6-Month Search

15 Nov

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Summary

4-year-old girl kidnapped from Mumbai in May 2025
Extensive CCTV scans and coordinated efforts across states
Breakthrough came when journalist spotted girl at Varanasi orphanage

Mumbai Police Reunite Kidnapped Girl with Family After 6-Month Search

On November 15, 2025, Mumbai Police announced the successful reunion of a 4-year-old girl with her parents, nearly six months after she was kidnapped from the CSMT-Fort area in the city. The child had come to Mumbai from Solapur with her parents and infant brother for her father's medical treatment at St. George Hospital. She went missing on May 20, 2025, while playing near the CSMT station.

Immediately after the disappearance, the parents reported the incident to the police. Ten specialized teams were formed to locate the child, tracing her movements through CCTV footage from the Fort area, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, and Bhusawal. The investigation revealed that an unidentified person had taken the girl on a train bound for Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.