The South-East District police has solved the case and has claimed that the kidnapped infant was rescued due to its swift action.
In a statement, the police said that Baby Devi (25) years residing under Modi Mill Flyover reported that her husband resides in Bihar and she earns her livelihood by begging.
On January 17, around 11 AM, she went outside for washing clothes leaving behind her son, Bittu, sleeping under the tin shade behind Kalkaji Mandir Market.
"It gave results and it was revealed that one Guddi aged about 25 years was also missing after this incident," a senior police official said.
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The official further said that during the investigation, it was revealed that she was of unsound mind. Her father who runs a 'Prasad' shop at Kalkaji temple, was questioned about her whereabouts on which he informed that she had gone to her native village Mohammad Pur in Badaun of UP.
"In this case, the police team had acted swiftly and professionally due to which the kidnapped child could be rescued within 24 hours of the incident," the official added.