Woman arrested four months after selling her friend for three lakh rupees in Rajasthan
Police have arrested Riya Kashyap, who had been absconding for four months after allegedly selling her friend from Kanpur's Barra area in Rajasthan. The accused had lured the victim to the Khatu Shyam temple under the pretext of a pilgrimage and sold her to a man for three lakh rupees. Authorities are currently conducting further investigations into the case.
VIMARSHNAARAD TVIn a shocking incident from the Barra area of Kanpur, police have finally apprehended a woman who had been on the run for four months. The accused faces serious charges of trafficking her own friend to Rajasthan. According to police reports, the accused, Riya Kashyap, had trapped the victim by promising a religious trip.
As per the details, Riya convinced the victim to accompany her to the famous Khatu Shyam temple in Rajasthan. During the journey, she took the victim to a location where she sold her to an individual for three lakh rupees. Following this incident, the accused had managed to evade capture until now.
Acting on a complaint filed by the victim's family, the police registered a case and launched an extensive search operation. After four months of persistent efforts and technical surveillance, the police successfully located and arrested Riya Kashyap.
Police officials stated that they are currently interrogating the accused to uncover the involvement of any larger network and to understand other aspects of the crime. The incident has left the local community stunned, as the trust between friends was exploited to commit such a heinous act.
Authorities are currently investigating whether Riya has been involved in similar criminal activities in the past or if this was an isolated incident. The role of the individual who purchased the victim is also under scrutiny.
Kanpur police have termed this arrest a significant breakthrough. The accused will now be presented in court as part of the legal process. The police have also urged the public to remain vigilant regarding suspicious activities and to exercise caution while traveling.
Further investigations are ongoing, and the police have indicated that they will soon disclose more details regarding the entire sequence of events.