In a first, Delhi Police use automatic number plate cameras to nab man who kidnapped 4-yr-old

In this case, a private security guard, Jagat Pal, had allegedly kidnapped a four-year-old boy as he did not have a son.

Around 5.30 pm on June 30, police received a PCR call at IP Estate police station stating that a child had been kidnapped by a motorcyclist from Yamuna Bridge. A police team rushed to the spot and inspected the area.

The complainant, Mohd Islam, said his son was playing near the bridge with his elder brother Saddam (12) when the kidnapping took place.

“As it was reported that the child was taken away on a motorcycle, CCTV cameras installed near Yamuna Bridge, Vikas Marg and other adjoining roads were scanned thoroughly. The suspect was captured on camera but the footage was not clear and the registration number of the motorcycle was not accessible. Later, the motorcycle number was established from footage of ANPR cameras installed at Chhatha Ghat,” said a senior police officer.

It was then found that the bike was spotted in the Mathura Road area.

“We conducted a raid at a house in Mathura Road and the kidnapped child was found on the second floor. The house owner was identified as Jagat Pal. The motorcycle used in crime was also recovered from his house,” said DCP (Central) Sanjay Sain.

The accused told the police that he was working as a security guard and has two daughters but always wanted a son. Police said he planned to kidnap a child from Yamuna Bridge. The child was produced before the Child Welfare Committee and was reunited with his family.