Mumbai, June 5 -- A 17-year-old girl from South Mumbai who allegedly left her home with Rs 10.5 lakh in cash after developing contact with a man through an online gaming platform was traced and rescued by Mumbai Police in Gujarat following an extensive interstate search operation.
According to police, the teenager had recently cleared her Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations and resides with her family within the jurisdiction of the Sir J.J. Marg Police Station. Her family is engaged in scrap and garment businesses.
Investigators said the girl frequently used the online gaming application Ludo, which allows users to communicate through chat and voice features. During gameplay, she allegedly came into contact with a man identifi...