Mumbai Police Reunites Missing 4-Year-Old With Family After 6-Month Search: Anand Mahindra Praises Exceptional Effort

The kidnapper abandoned the child near the Varanasi railway station after abduction.

Industrialist Anand Mahindra has praised the Mumbai Police for their extraordinary commitment in finding four-year-old Aarohi, who had disappeared from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) area. After six months of searching, the police successfully reunited the child with her family. The incident occurred when Aarohi's family traveled from Solapur to Mumbai for her father's medical treatment in May 2025, and she went missing while the family was resting near CSMT station.

The Mumbai Police initiated an extensive search operation that included analyzing hundreds of CCTV footage, distributing posters throughout multiple cities and railway stations including Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Bhusawal, and Varanasi Cantt, and coordinating efforts across several states. Reports indicate some officers carried Aarohi's photograph in their shirt pockets throughout the investigation.

A breakthrough occurred when a journalist in Varanasi spotted one of the police posters and recalled a young girl at a local orphanage who spoke Marathi. The child had been abandoned near Varanasi railway station by the kidnapper, who remains at large. She was subsequently taken to a shelter home where she was temporarily given the name "Kashi".

Police confirmed her identity through a video call, and Aarohi was brought back to Mumbai on November 14, Children's Day, for an emotional reunion with her parents. Anand Mahindra expressed his deep appreciation for the police force's persistent efforts by sharing the touching story originally written by Mohini Maheshwari. He wrote, "Mumbai Police…You just gave us the gift of hope and happiness. For this alone, you rank as one of the finest forces in the world."

See the post here:

Mumbai Police…You just gave us the gift of hope and happiness.For this alone, you rank as one of the finest forces in the world👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 🙏🏽(Thank you for sharing this story so vividly, Mohini) https://t.co/ZNaFe2gNEa

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) November 24, 2025

His statement attracted substantial online attention and emotional responses from social media users who applauded the police force's dedication and perseverance. One user commented, "Well said, sir. What they delivered was more than just a successful operation; it was a profound act of self-actualization. That moment of reunion is a legacy that far surpasses any award or salary. They are indeed one of the world's finest!"

Another user stated, "This high praise highlights the transformative impact of community policing! Exemplary public service and acts of compassion are crucial in building trust and hope, defining truly world-class law enforcement institutions."

A third user noted, "Stories like this show why the Mumbai Police are so respected. A single act of kindness can restore hope and bring smiles in the toughest times."