SHAHKOT: The Shahkot police have booked a migrant on the charge of kidnapping a minor girl.
DSP Shahkot Onkar Singh Brar said the accused had been identified as Sanjit Tanti a native of Bihar state and presently living at Aadarsh Nagar near Dhandho Wal Chowk, Shahkot.
Sawitary, a native of Bihar, and presently living near Ram Mandir, Shahkot complained to the police that the accused kidnapped her minor daughter on October 29 by inducing her on the pretext of marriage.
SHO said a case under Sections 137(2) (kidnapping), and 96 (procuration of child) of the BNS has been registered against the accused, and further investigation is on.