Baldev Police Arrest Man for Kidnapping and Criminal Intimidation

Baldev, September 23, 2026: Authorities in Mathura have taken a significant step toward ensuring local safety following the arrest of a suspect in Baldev on September 23, 2026. The Baldev police station team successfully apprehended an individual identified as Arjun, the son of Suresh Chandra, a 33-year-old resident of Bhartiya village, under the jurisdiction of the Baldev police station. This arrest follows a series of serious allegations regarding a criminal incident involving a minor child.

Details of the Arrest and Incident

According to the official report provided by the Mathura Police, the arrest occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. on September 23, 2026. The apprehension took place along the road leading from Jharauta to Bisawar within the Baldev police station area. Police officers engaged in routine surveillance and investigation successfully intercepted the suspect, who had been wanted in connection with Case Crime Number 258/2026.

The charges filed against the suspect, Arjun, include several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Specifically, the investigation is centered on violations under sections 115(2), 140(1), 351(3), and 352 of the BNS. These statutes pertain to serious criminal acts, including kidnapping with the intent to cause harm or death, as well as criminal intimidation and the illegal use of force.

Nature of the Offense

The investigation into this matter was initiated based on a formal complaint filed by the victim’s grandmother. In her petition to the police, the complainant alleged that the accused had forcefully abducted her grandson. According to the allegations, the suspect intended to cause the child severe harm or death. The report further indicates that the suspect subjected the victim to physical assault, verbal abuse, and explicit death threats.

A particularly distressing aspect of the investigation involves evidence suggesting that the suspect brandished a firearm while holding the child. The complainant alleged that the accused held a country-made pistol (tamancha) against the child’s body while taking a photograph, a detail that has added significant gravity to the criminal proceedings initiated by the local administration.

Current Status of Legal Proceedings

Following the arrest, the suspect was processed at the Baldev police station, where officers completed the necessary legal documentation and procedural formalities. The arrest signifies a swift response by the local law enforcement authorities to what appears to be a targeted act of violence against a minor. The police have confirmed that all mandatory legal actions have been taken against the accused, and he remains in custody as the investigation into Case Crime Number 258/2026 progresses.

The Baldev police station continues to oversee the case, ensuring that the evidence gathered from the complainant’s report is thoroughly documented and reviewed. Residents of the area have expressed concern over the incident, and officials are maintaining an increased vigil in the villages surrounding Bhartiya and the Jharauta-Bisawar route to prevent further disturbances. The case underscores the ongoing efforts by the district administration to curb criminal activity and ensure the safety of children within the community. Further updates on the judicial process and the subsequent court hearings will be monitored closely as the case moves forward through the formal legal system in the district.