Scolded over chores, teen leaves home, found safe in Wardha at relative's house
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On May 26, around 11 am, the girl's mother reportedly told her to stop browsing her mobile phone and help out around the house. Upset by the scolding, the teenager left home without informing anyone. When she didn't return, panic set in. The family searched for her but found no leads. By late afternoon, a missing person report was filed at the Wathoda police station, triggering a case under Section 137(2) of the BNS.
Acting swiftly and doubting human trafficking, the crime branch's Anti Human Trafficking Unit picked up the trail.
Using technical surveillance, they received a tip that led them nearly 100km away to Wardha. There, at Pathar Chowk Gau Rakshan Sewa, the missing teen was found safe.
A senior official said, "After the girl's mother passed away, her father married her maternal aunt. The teenager doesn't have a good relationship with her stepmother, which may have added to the tension. When her stepmother asked her to do household chores, it likely triggered her, prompting her to leave home. She went to a relative's house in Wardha and was staying there. Once we traced her location, our team immediately reached the spot and brought her back safely.
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The police team, after reaching the spot, questioned the girl and ensured she was in good health. She was then counselled and safely handed over to Wathoda police for further procedures.
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