Child’s abduction | Neighbours suspect involvement of a racket

Abductors of 6-year-old Abigail Sara Reji had been observing family for a while. White sedan seen in area in Kollam of Kerala, neighbours confirm. Gang knew area well, planned abduction after preparations. Another family in Nallia reported attempted abduction of son. Woman fled when confronted, suspects escaped. Same gang likely behind both incidents.

The abductors of six-year-old Abigail Sara Reji have been observing the children and the family for a while, say reports.

According to the girl’s family, the children had informed them about a white sedan parked near their house. Neighbours also confirm that the car was seen in the area in Kollam district of Kerala.

“We had noticed the car before and the tuition centre is very near. Since it is a common white car, we did not think further. But now we think they were waiting for the right opportunity to kidnap the children,” says a neighbour. She adds that the gang that took the girl knows the area well and they must have planned it after preparations.

Meanwhile, another family from Nallia, around 10 km from Oyoor in Kollam, reported another attempt of abduction. Under suspicious circumstances, a couple was reportedly seen outside a house at Sangamukku.

According to the family, they were trying to kidnap their two-and-a-half-year-old son. A woman who had entered the compound around 8.30 a.m. fled the scene when the boy’s elder sister confronted her. The woman ran to a two-wheeler parked outside and both the suspects escaped.

The family has filed a complaint with the police. Local residents believe that they can be members of the same gang that took Abigail Sara Reji.