3 women sanitation workers in Dehradun helped stop an alleged abduction attempt near Kanan Kunj on Sahastradhara Road on Wednesday morning. They confronted the men with their brooms after seeing a woman being forced towards a car, prompting the suspects to abandon her and flee.
The incident took place at about 6:40 AM AM. Sushma Verma, 45, a resident of Mela Ram Colony in Kanan Kunj, was returning home on her scooter after dropping her 19-year-old daughter at Nalapani Chowk for college.
Near the lane leading to Kanan Kunj, a black car without a number plate reportedly approached from behind. 2 masked men got out and allegedly tried to pull Sushma into the vehicle. She raised an alarm, drawing the attention of municipal workers Anita, Savita and Maya, who were cleaning nearby.
The 3 workers moved towards the men and struck them with broom handles. The suspects then left Sushma and drove away. Their intervention was later reported to sanitation supervisor Tejpal Singh, who arrived near the location and was informed about the incident.
Police investigation focuses on car and possible motive
Raipur Station House Officer Sanjeet Kumar said Sushma is associated with a self-help group. Police have registered a case concerning the attempted abduction and begun efforts to identify those involved. No arrest has been reported in the available information.
Investigators are also examining whether a dispute involving Sushma’s husband, Rahul Verma, could be linked to the incident. According to the police, the couple has recently been facing a family dispute. Sushma reportedly does not recognise the men, which is one reason investigators are considering the family-rivalry angle.
Police said Rahul Verma lives in Uttarkashi. The possible connection remains an investigative line and has not been established as the reason for the alleged attack.
Sushma had previously operated a dairy. She stopped that work about one month ago and joined a self-help group to support her household, according to the information available to police.
CCTV traces suspected vehicle’s route
CCTV footage reportedly shows the suspected car travelling from Sahastradhara Crossing towards the area where the incident occurred. It was later seen returning through the same cut before moving towards Ladpur.
The vehicle was an old car with its number plate removed, according to the police account. Investigators are examining its approach and escape routes to trace the suspects and establish what happened before and after the alleged attempt.
The case has also drawn attention to the quick response of the 3 sanitation workers. Their intervention gave Sushma an opportunity to escape before the men could place her inside the car.
Conclusion
Police are pursuing unidentified suspects through the attempted-abduction case, CCTV footage and the vehicle’s route, while also checking whether a recent family dispute is relevant to the investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the alleged abduction attempt take place?
The incident occurred near Kanan Kunj on Sahastradhara Road in Dehradun.
Q. When did the incident happen?
It happened on Wednesday at about 6:40 AM AM.
Q. Who intervened to help the woman?
Municipal sanitation workers Anita, Savita and Maya confronted the suspects with broom handles.
Q. What vehicle did the suspects use?
They reportedly used a black, old car without a number plate.
Q. What is police examining in the case?
Police are examining CCTV footage, the car’s route and a possible connection with a family dispute involving the woman’s husband.
