Ranchi Residents Take to Streets Demanding Rescue of Missing Siblings
Hundreds of concerned citizens in Ranchi held a powerful torchlight procession on Saturday, voicing their anguish and demanding the immediate rescue of two young children who have been missing for over a week. The demonstration, which moved from the Dhurwa roundabout to Birsa Chowk, highlighted the growing public frustration over the inability to trace the siblings.
Details of the Disappearance
The missing children, identified as Ansh (5) and his sister Anshika (4), are residents of the Mallarkocha slum in Dhurwa. According to reports, the duo left their home on the evening of January 2 with the intention of buying biscuits but never returned. A formal complaint was registered with the police on the same day, initiating the search.
Leading the emotional procession was RJD state general secretary Kailash Yadav. He expressed the community's distress, stating, "It is a distressing situation. Police have failed to trace the two children. Every day we hope that they would return but face disappointment. Now people have decided to take to the streets."
Police Investigation and Community Action
In response to the mounting pressure, Senior Police Officer (City) Paras Rana provided an update on the investigation. He revealed that eight dedicated police teams are working on the case. A significant challenge has been the poor CCTV coverage in the Mausi Badi area from where the children vanished. One team is meticulously re-examining all available footage.
The search has expanded beyond Jharkhand. Police teams have been dispatched to neighboring states including Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh to follow any potential leads. In a detailed investigative approach, authorities are also questioning individuals who were near the location at the time of the incident, even those without mobile phones.
The public outcry has crystallized into organized action. A group named the Ansh-Anshika Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, backed by local politicians and civil rights activists, has been formed. This committee has announced a peaceful bandh (shutdown) in Dhurwa on Sunday, from 6 am to 5 pm, to amplify their demand for the children's safe recovery.
Kailash Yadav assured that the bandh would be observed in a peaceful manner, reflecting the community's desperate plea for answers and action in the case that has gripped the city of Ranchi.
