Three girls from Maharashtra devised a bold but misguided plan to fulfill their dream of meeting global K-pop sensation BTS.
On December 28, 2024, three minor girls, aged 11 and 13, from Omerga in Dharashiv district (formerly Osmanabad), India, staged a fake kidnapping.
They hoped to first travel to Pune (a city in India), earn money, and eventually fund a trip to South Korea to meet BTS, their idols.
A Troubling Phone Call
Before leaving, one of the 13-year-olds called her parents, claiming she and her friends had been kidnapped.
The false claim was made to prevent their parents from worrying about their delayed return.
Alarmed by the call, the parents immediately contacted the police.
Swift Police Action
Following this, the police quickly tracked the girls using mobile phone signals. They intercepted a bus traveling from Omerga to Pune near Mohol in Solapur district, approximately 115 kilometers from their hometown.
The police tracked down the three girls on the bus, escorted them off, and took them to a nearby police station.
The operation, according to The Economic Times, was completed within 30 minutes of the alert. It involved cooperation between local police and a shop owner near the Mohol bus stand.
The Truth Behind Their Actions
When questioned, the girls revealed that their plan involved finding work in Pune to save money for their South Korea trip.
Their ultimate goal was to meet the globally renowned K-pop band BTS.
A Lesson for Parents
The girls were safely returned to Omerga and reunited with their families. Authorities counseled the minors on the risks of their actions and discussed the dangers of excessive exposure to social media.
Parents were also advised to supervise their children’s online activities to prevent such incidents in the future.
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