Bhatkal, August 16, 2025 – In a swift operation, Bhatkal Rural Police arrested two individuals on August 13, 2025, for attempting to kidnap a minor girl from Hanifabad 1st Cross in Bhatkal. The accused, identified as Asif Jamalasab from Shivapura, Haveri district, and Mohammad Mosin from Jali Taggargod, Bhatkal, tried to forcibly abduct the girl in a Bolero pickup vehicle on Wednesday night.

Following a complaint filed by the girl’s mother at the Bhatkal Rural Police Station, a team led by CPI Manjunath Lingareddy, including ASI Narayan, Head Constable Narayan, and staff member Akshaykumar, launched a rapid response. Within six hours, they apprehended the accused near Mavingundi in Siddapur and safely reunited the girl with her parents.

District Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N commended the team for their efficient operation. A case has been registered at the Bhatkal Rural Police Station, and further investigations are underway to determine the motive and any additional involvement.