Minister's Aide Accused of Abducting Dalit Girl in Madhya Pradesh

A family in Vindhyanagar has reported that their 14-year-old daughter, from a dalit labor background, was kidnapped by a close aide of a prominent minister. The girl went missing on August 21, and her parents faced significant challenges when attempting to file a police report. Initially, the police dismissed their concerns, suggesting the girl might return on her own or that neighbors could provide information. After two days of frustration, the family finally succeeded in having a missing person complaint registered on August 23. The mother of the victim expressed her belief that the police's reluctance to act was influenced by the alleged connection between the suspected kidnapper and a political figure. She claimed that when she first approached the police, she explicitly mentioned her fears of kidnapping, but her concerns were not taken seriously. In response to the family's allegations, a police official confirmed that a complaint had been filed and an investigation was underway. The official denied any claims of external pressure affecting their work, asserting that the police are committed to locating the missing girl and bringing the perpetrator to justice. The situation has raised concerns about the responsiveness of law enforcement in cases involving vulnerable communities and the potential influence of political connections on police actions.