Mumbai Police Rescues Kidnapped Girl After Six-Month Hunt, Anand Mahindra Salutes Force: ‘Aai Is Singing Lullabies Again’

A touching moment on the internet has caught people’s attention after a detailed post on X (formerly Twitter) narrated how a four-year-old girl, who went missing from Mumbai nearly six months ago, was

finally found and reunited with her parents. Anand Mahindra reacted to the post and praised the Mumbai Police for their efforts.

The business leader’s response added to the wave of emotional reactions online as many people appreciated the officers who persisted for months to bring the child home. The user’s post, which described the journey of the little girl and the police, also shared how officers welcomed her back with balloons and a new frock when she was flown to Mumbai on Children’s Day.

‘You Just Gave Us The Gift Of Hope And Happiness’: Anand Mahindra Praises Mumbai Police

The post on X described the six-month search in an emotional narrative by highlighting the struggles of the parents, the relentless efforts of the police and the child’s days at an orphanage in Varanasi before being identified.

Moved by the account, Anand Mahindra wrote, “Mumbai Police… You just gave us the gift of hope and happiness. For this alone, you rank as one of the finest forces in the world.”

Mumbai Police…

You just gave us the gift of hope and happiness.

For this alone, you rank as one of the finest forces in the world

His reaction drew several responses from users who agreed with his appreciation for Mumbai Police.

One user commented, “This is the best news in a long time. Thank you to Mumbai Police and all involved. There is no greater service to a parent and child than this.”

Another added, “Well said, sir. What they delivered was more than just a successful operation; it was a profound act of self-actualization. That moment of reunion is a legacy that far surpasses any award or salary. They are indeed one of the world’s finest!”

Someone else wrote, “Stories like this show why the Mumbai Police are so respected. A single act of kindness can restore hope and bring smiles in the toughest times.”

“This high praise highlights the transformative impact of community policing! Exemplary public service and acts of compassion are crucial in building trust and hope, defining truly world-class law enforcement institutions,” read another comment.

Girl Went Missing Near CSMT And Was Traced To Varanasi

According to reports, the four-year-old had travelled with her parents from Solapur to Mumbai for her father’s treatment at St. George Hospital. On May 20, she went missing while playing near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). Her parents immediately informed the police.

Mumbai Police launched a large-scale investigation where they formed ten specialised teams and scanned hundreds of hours of CCTV footage from areas including the Fort region, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Bhusawal. The footage helped them trace her journey onto a train heading to Varanasi.

A 4-year-old girl missing for six months was located at an orphanage in Varanasi through the efforts of @MraMargPS .

Following a complaint from her parents reporting her kidnapping from Mumbai CST, the investigation uncovered that the accused had taken her by train from Lokmanya… pic.twitter.com/IAe6iM0Dyl

— मुंबई पोलीस – Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) November 15, 2025

In September, the force started “Operation Shodh” in Varanasi with the support of local police and railway staff. Posters and banners were put up across the area and ads were published in newspapers to widen the search.

Reunion On Children’s Day

A breakthrough came after a local journalist recognised a Marathi-speaking child at an orphanage and alerted the Mumbai Police team. The girl had been found near Varanasi station months earlier and was taken to the shelter after being abandoned by the kidnapper.

Once her identity was confirmed, the officers arranged to bring her home. She was flown back to Mumbai on November 14.

The post described how officers greeted her with balloons and a new frock and how she ran towards them with a smile as soon as she stepped out.

On the night of May 20, 2025, a little girl in a faded pink frock fell asleep on her mother’s lap at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Her parents, simple people from Solapur, had come to Mumbai for her father’s treatment. They were exhausted. Just for a moment, the mother… pic.twitter.com/Cc2u5gv1lU

— Mohini Maheshwari (@MohiniWealth) November 23, 2025

“Tiny legs pumping, arms outstretched, she threw herself at the nearest officer and laughed — the purest, clearest laugh that had been missing from the world for half a year. The officer, a tough man who had seen everything, felt his eyes burn. He lifted her high, and she wrapped her arms around his neck like he was family,” the user wrote.

Her parents, who had been searching for her for months, were also present when she arrived.

“The mother touched her face again and again, as if checking she was real. The father fell to his knees and pressed his forehead to his child’s tiny feet, sobbing words no one could understand except God,” the post continued.

“Somewhere in Mumbai, there are policemen who will never forget the weight of a four-year-old girl in their arms — the weight of an entire life returned. Sometimes the uniform doesn’t just catch thieves. Sometimes it carries lost children all the way back to their mothers’ hearts,” it concluded.

As per reports, the kidnapper remains unidentified and is still missing.