A routine parental scolding turned alarming on February 1 in Bengaluru’s Ashwath Nagar when a 13-year-old girl and her 9-year-old brother decided to run away from home. The siblings left their residence in Marathahalli around 3:00 pm after being reprimanded for skipping school-related coaching classes.

The children traveled extensively, covering nearly 200 kilometres, passing through regions including Shivamogga and Chitradurga. The girl carried her Aadhaar card and used the Shakti scheme, which allows free travel for women and girls on Karnataka government buses, while her younger brother traveled without a ticket. Upon realizing their disappearance, the parents filed a missing person complaint at HAL Police Station. The police coordinated with stations across Karnataka and used social media to circulate photographs and descriptions of the children to aid in their recovery.

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Public cooperation played a crucial role in locating the siblings. Several tip-offs from citizens in Chitradurga confirmed the children’s whereabouts, allowing police teams to quickly trace and reach them.

The children were safely escorted back to Bengaluru and brought to the HAL Police Station. They were then reunited with their parents, concluding what could have been a dangerous journey for the young siblings.

Authorities have reminded parents and the public about the importance of monitoring children’s travel and promptly reporting missing cases. This incident highlights the effectiveness of community alert systems and social media in aiding police operations.

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