Dilli to Dabangg: Three Young Salman Khan Fans Go Missing from Delhi in Bid to Meet Idol, Found Safe After Four-Day Search
New Delhi, India – The immense power of celebrity devotion was
brought sharply into focus this week as three minor boys from Delhi, aged
between 9 and 13, went missing for four harrowing days, all driven by a
singular dream: to meet Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. The children, who
vanished from their homes on July 25th, sparked a frantic multi-state search
operation before being safely located at a railway station in Nashik,
Maharashtra, on Tuesday, July 29th.
The extraordinary incident highlights not only the fervent fan following of
Salman Khan but also the growing concerns around online interactions and their
potential influence on young minds.
The Daring Journey: Lured by a False Promise
According to police reports, the three school-going boys from Delhi's Sadar
Bazar area had reportedly befriended a person named Wahid from Jalna,
Maharashtra, through an online gaming platform. In their virtual interactions,
Wahid allegedly claimed to have previously met Salman Khan and confidently
promised to facilitate a meeting between the young fans and their idol in
Mumbai.
Believing this incredible offer, the trio hatched a plan to travel to Jalna
first, as an initial step towards reaching Mumbai and meeting the 'Dabangg'
star. On July 25th, without informing their families, they embarked on their
ambitious journey.
The Missing Days: A Frantic Search Begins
Their sudden disappearance sent shockwaves through their families, who immediately
filed missing persons reports with the Delhi Police. The investigation quickly
gained crucial leads:
·
A Handwritten Note: At one of the boys'
homes, police discovered a handwritten note explicitly stating their intention
to meet Wahid in Jalna. This became the primary clue.
·
CCTV Footage: Surveillance footage near
Ajmeri Gate, a key transit point, showed the boys heading towards the New Delhi
Railway Station, suggesting they planned to board a train.
·
Train Tracking: Based on train schedules
and potential routes, police suspected the boys had boarded the Sachkhand
Express, which runs from Delhi to Maharashtra.
The Delhi Police swiftly coordinated with the Railway Police and their
counterparts in Maharashtra, deploying teams to various locations.
The Discovery: Found Safe in Nashik
As the search intensified and law enforcement became involved, Wahid, the
online acquaintance, reportedly backed out of the planned meeting with the
boys. This unexpected turn led the minors to abandon their original plan of
reaching Jalna and eventually Mumbai. Instead, they disembarked at a railway
station in Nashik, Maharashtra.
Despite losing direct contact with Wahid, brief mobile phone activity from
one of the boys proved instrumental in tracing their location. Finally, after a
four-day ordeal, the Delhi Police, in collaboration with Maharashtra Police,
successfully located the three boys safe and unharmed at the Nashik railway
station on Tuesday. They were immediately brought under police protection, and
arrangements were made for their safe return to Delhi to be reunited with their
anxious families.
A Stark Reminder: Online Safety and Fan Enthusiasm
This incident serves as a poignant reminder for both parents and children
about the dangers of unsupervised online interactions and the need for extreme
caution when dealing with strangers met on gaming platforms or social media.
While the unwavering devotion of Salman Khan's massive fan base is
well-documented, such extreme measures can lead to dangerous situations for minors.
Authorities are reportedly investigating Wahid's role in the incident to
prevent similar occurrences. As the boys are safely reunited with their
families, the episode underscores the critical importance of open communication
between parents and children regarding online safety and the responsible
pursuit of fan interests.
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