A woman of Odisha's Puri on Tuesday urged the state and the central government to rescue her daughter, alleging that she was kidnapped five years ago and held captive in Bangladesh since then. The woman claimed that her daughter had fled to the neighbouring country with someone in 2021 when she was 16 years old. The mother claimed in the complaint that her then-minor daughter was kidnapped and forced to marry after changing her religion. Puri SP Prateek Singh confirmed receiving her plea and said the appropriate authorities would be approached following an investigation into the matter. The Puri SP said, " We have received a written complaint from the woman and are investigating the matter.

Source: The Telegraph March 10, 2026 16:49 UTC