Four-Month-Old Baby Reported Missing from Jharkhand Weekly Market

A shocking case of baby theft has been reported in Jharkhand, where a four-month-old infant was taken from a weekly market. The incident occurred when the mother left her child with an older sibling while she attended to other matters. An unidentified woman lured the eight-year-old girl away with a small amount of money, leading to the abduction. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage and seeking information from the community to locate the suspect. This alarming event raises concerns about child safety in public spaces.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 12, 2026, 12:02 IST

Incident of Baby Theft in Jharkhand

A distressing incident has emerged from the former Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, where a four-month-old infant was reported stolen from a weekly market. Authorities shared this information on Monday.

According to police reports, a woman visited the weekly market in Rangmatia, Dumaria, accompanied by her three children on Sunday. The infant was with her during the visit.

While the mother attended to some tasks, she left the baby with her eight-year-old daughter. Seizing the opportunity, an unidentified woman approached the girl, enticing her with a promise of buying items for her in exchange for 20 rupees, while assuring her that she would take care of the baby.

As soon as the girl moved away, the unknown woman absconded with the infant. The girl promptly informed her mother about the incident, leading to a police complaint being filed.

Dhananjay Kumar Paswan, the officer in charge of the Kowali police station, stated, “We are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the woman and have alerted nearby police stations. Additionally, we are gathering information from local residents.”