Four-Year-Old Boy Rescued After Alleged Kidnapping at Indian Railway Station

Ranchi, Jharkhand, India — September 27, 2026

A four-year-old boy was rescued by police after he was allegedly kidnapped from a railway station in Ranchi, India, with five people arrested in connection with the case, according to police and local news reports.

Child Reportedly Taken From Railway Station

The boy was allegedly taken from Ranchi railway station on Thursday while his mother was not with him, police said.

After receiving information about the alleged kidnapping, police launched an investigation and formed a special investigation team to locate the child.

Police Trace the Child to Sahibganj

Investigators arrested one suspect at Dhanbad railway station, according to police.

The arrest led officers to conduct searches at several locations in the Teen Pahari area of Sahibganj district. Police said the four-year-old was eventually found and rescued on Saturday night with assistance from local police.

Five People Arrested

Police said a total of five people were arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping.

The suspects were taken into custody as investigators continued working to establish the circumstances surrounding the child’s disappearance and identify the roles of those involved.

Investigation Continues

The child was safely recovered and police continued their investigation following the rescue.

Authorities have not publicly released further details about the child’s condition or the alleged motive behind the incident.

Sources

• The Times of India — Kidnapped boy rescued, five arrested — September 27, 2026.
• Ranchi Police — information cited in reports concerning the rescue operation.