Police reunite missing minor girl with family in Hubballi

The timely intervention of the Kasabapet police, in coordination with staff members of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), helped trace and safely reunite a minor girl with her family in Hubballi.

According to a press release issued by the Hubballi-Dharwad City Police on Saturday, the incident came to light after the girl, following a disagreement with her family, left home and travelled by bus.

She reached the Hubballi New Bus Stand from Yellammanagudda and boarded another bus with the intention of travelling to Mantralaya.

The girl’s movements came to the notice of the KSRTC personnel, who alerted the police. The Kasabapet police inspector Lakshman Naik took up the matter and coordinated with the police personnel and the KSRTC staff to trace the girl.

The police subsequently traced her and ensured her safe return. The family was informed and necessary steps were taken in coordination with the concerned authorities.

The police also highlighted the importance of coordination between transport personnel and law enforcement agencies in ensuring children’s safety, particularly during travel.

The incident underscored the need for vigilance by bus staff and timely intervention by the police to protect children in vulnerable situations, the release stated.

Police Commissioner Bhushan Borase has commended the work done by inspector Lakshman Naik, police personnel Hazarat Ramapuri, Ramu Haraki of the Kasabapet Police Station, Laxman Naik of Gokul Road station and KSRTC driver-cum-conductor Sharanabasappa Chalavadi.