A three-and-a-half-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped in broad daylight in Gudiyatham. (Photo: Screengrab from NDTV video) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

A three-and-a-half-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped in broad daylight in Gudiyatham on Wednesday but was safely rescued within hours, police said.

In the CCTV footage, a white sedan was seen stopping near the child’s home. A helmeted individual emerged, snatched the boy from his father, and sped away after throwing chilli powder into the father’s face.

Based on the father’s complaint, Gudiyatham police formed special teams to trace the culprits. Within hours, they found the child abandoned in Madhanur and rescued him safely.

Preliminary inquiry revealed that the kidnappers left the child and fled

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