Sub Divisional Police Officer Dr. Sudarshan Rathod confirmed that three suspects have been arrested residents of Saval, Bayajinagar, Rui, Baramati), and a resident of Sawal, Dist. Baramati. A fourth accused remains at large, with police teams actively pursuing leads. The accused identified are Dnyaneshwar Atole, Aniket Bengare Yash alias Sonya Atole.

The police registered a case of kidnapping against unknown persons on September 14, after the girls’ families filed complaints at the Baramati Taluka Police Station. The swift response of the police and the mother’s timely intervention ensured the girls’ safety. The investigation is ongoing.