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**The Hindu – Vellore, September 25, 2025**
**Four-Year-Old Boy Rescued After Daring Kidnapping in Vellore**
Vellore: A four-year-old boy, V. Yogesh, was rescued by police in Tirupattur district on Wednesday, just over two hours after being kidnapped from his father at Gudiyatham town in Vellore. One suspect, identified as S. Balaji, has been arrested in connection with the crime.
According to police reports, the kidnapping occurred around 12:20 PM when Yogesh and his father, K. Venu, a software professional, were returning home from the boy’s school. As Venu parked their two-wheeler, a masked assailant sprayed chilli powder in his face and abducted Yogesh into a waiting car with a suspected fake Karnataka license plate. CCTV footage captured the harrowing scene, showing Venu attempting to stop the vehicle before falling.
Law enforcement swiftly responded to the incident. Six special teams were formed by Superintendent of Police A. Myilvagaran, with alerts issued to border check-posts. The rapid response led to the boy’s rescue at approximately 2:45 PM near a marriage hall in Devikapuram village, Tirupattur district. Pedestrians alerted local police to the child’s presence. While Balaji was apprehended, his accomplice, Vicky, remains at large. The investigation is ongoing.
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