THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Ranchi, January 14: After 13 days of tension and fear, Ranchi finally breathed a sigh of relief as the police safely rescued two kidnapped children, Ansh and Anshika, on Wednesday morning. The children had gone missing from the Dhurwa police station area and were recovered from Chitarpur in Ramgarh district.
The rescue operation was conducted under the supervision of CID ADG and Ranchi Zonal IG Manoj Kaushik and led by SSP Rakesh Ranjan. A special team of Ranchi Police successfully traced and rescued the children.
Two Kidnappers from Bihar Arrested
Police have arrested two accused involved in the kidnapping, both residents of Aurangabad district in Bihar. Earlier, the police had announced a reward of ₹4 lakh for information leading to the safe recovery of the children.
CM Hemant Soren Welcomes Rescue, Praises Police
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren welcomed the safe rescue of the children and praised the police for their swift and effective action. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister said the successful operation reflects the efficiency and commitment of the Jharkhand Police.
He also expressed relief that the children were found unharmed and said strict action would be taken against those involved in such crimes.
DGP: Interstate Human Trafficking Syndicate Involved
Addressing a press conference at the Jharkhand Police Headquarters, DGP Tadasha Mishra congratulated the police team for their courage and efficiency. He announced that all officers and personnel involved in the operation would be rewarded.
The DGP said the case was not a simple kidnapping but part of an interstate human trafficking syndicate. He added that many more people could be involved and assured that the entire network would be exposed during the ongoing investigation.
Operation Masoom Brings Major Breakthrough
The rescue was carried out as part of Operation Masoom, under the leadership of SSP Rakesh Ranjan and special monitoring by CID ADG Manoj Kaushik. After the successful rescue, senior police officials shared details of the operation at a press briefing.
How Police Cracked the Case
After Ansh and Anshika went missing from Shalimar Market on January 2, Ranchi Police launched an intensive search operation. Posters with the children’s photographs were displayed across the city and on public transport vehicles.
Police officers also appealed to the public through WhatsApp statuses. Hundreds of vehicles that had visited Shalimar Market on the day of the kidnapping were identified, and their addresses were physically verified.
Three mobile numbers, including those of the children’s father and the DSP of Hatia, were made public to receive real-time information.
Emotional Reunion with Family
The children’s parents were present at the press conference. Overwhelmed with emotion, they broke down in tears after seeing their children safe after 13 days. They thanked the police administration and everyone who supported the rescue efforts.
Police are now interrogating the arrested accused to identify other members of the syndicate. Officials said major revelations are expected in the coming days.