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J-K man beaten to death over son's alleged abduction of minor in Rajasthan, 9 booked
A 60-year-old man from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, Mohammed Abdulla, was killed in Deeg, Rajasthan, amid allegations that his son abducted a 16-year-old girl. A complaint was filed on April 30, triggering a settlement visit on May 1, during which Abdulla was killed. Nine people, including the girl's father, were booked as police investigation proceeds, and the girl is detained in Chennai.
Why It Matters
The case involves alleged child abduction, community responses to violence, and ongoing police investigation under new legal provisions, highlighting law enforcement challenges in cross-state cases.
Timeline
4 Events
Girl detained in Chennai; search for Abdulla ongoing
May 3, 2026
The girl involved in the case has been detained in Chennai while the search for Mohammed Abdulla continues, according to police statements in the report.
Nine people booked; BNS complaint filed against girl’s father and eight others
May 2, 2026
Police said nine people have been booked in connection with the death. A complaint under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered against the girl’s father along with eight others, and the probe is underway.
Abdulla killed during visit to settle the matter in Deeg
May 1, 2026
Mohammed Abdulla was killed at the girl’s residence in Deeg while visiting to settle the matter following the complaint.
Complaint filed against Abdulla's son for abducting a minor
April 30, 2026
A complaint was registered against Mohammed Abdulla's son for abducting a 16-year-old girl, prompting subsequent efforts to settle the matter.