This Article is From Feb 03, 2023

Maharashtra Woman Kidnapped, Sold By Social Media Friend In Rajasthan

One person has been arrested in the case while police were on the look-out for four others, said an official of the Arnala Sagari police station.

Maharashtra Woman Kidnapped, Sold By Social Media Friend In Rajasthan

The police are currently trying to catch the ones who ran away. (Representional)

Palghar:

A 23-year-old married woman from Maharashtra's Palghar district, allegedly kidnapped and married off to another man in Rajasthan for Rs 2 lakh, has been rescued, police here said on Friday.

One person has been arrested in the case while police were on the look-out for four others, said an official of the Arnala Sagari police station.

One of the accused befriended the woman on Instagram some time ago and promised to get her a job with the police department, the official said.

He allegedly took her to Rajasthan and married her off to another person for Rs 2 lakh.

After her family members lodged a missing person complaint, Palghar police tracked her down and rescued her on Tuesday.

One of the accused was arrested while four others are currently at large, the police official said.

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