Hyderabad: Sangareddy kidnap rumours were dismissed after police confirmed that no abduction attempt took place in Dwaraka Nagar on Thursday morning.
Reports had emerged that unidentified persons in an auto tried to kidnap four children playing in an open ground. However, Sangareddy DSP Sattaiah Goud clarified that the claims were false.
Police examined CCTV footage under the supervision of town CI Ramanaidu. They also brought three youths who were in the auto to the police station and questioned them in the presence of the DSP.
Sangareddy kidnap rumours traced to misunderstanding
During the inquiry, police found that one youth from Rajampet was travelling in the auto with two friends. They were passing through the area to collect mango branches from a house.
DSP Sattaiah Goud said the Sangareddy kidnap rumours likely arose after children playing nearby became frightened on seeing the auto. He stated that no suspicious activity or kidnapping attempt occurred.
He further urged the public not to panic over unverified information. At the same time, he advised parents to keep a close watch on their children.
Police said the situation was normal and no case of kidnapping was registered.