Berhampur, Oct 26 (PTI) A two-year-old baby, who was allegedly kidnapped by her uncle in Odisha’s Ganjam district, was rescued from West Bengal on Sunday, police said.

The accused, Vishal Baban Mohite (28), was arrested, they said.

Mohite took the girl out with him on Thursday to buy snacks, but did not return. When the girl’s mother tried to contact him, his mobile phone was found switched off.

After a long time, he called back and said he took the child to his house in Bramhanigaon, police said.

When the girl’s parents reached Bramhanigaon, they could not find her there. He then told them that they were in Adava in Gajapati district, but again, he and the baby could not be found there.

When the family contacted the accused again, he demanded Rs 1.50 lakh to return the baby.

The gir

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