By IANS
Patna : Parents of a 12-year-old schoolboy, kidnapped from Patna nearly two months ago, want the investigation of the case to be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Akash Pandey was kidnapped on his way to school Aug 10. Despite giving repeated assurances, the Bihar Police have failed to trace the boy.
“The government should hand over the case to CBI as the police have failed to make any breakthrough,” said Anju Pandey, Akash’s mother.
Akash’s father Yogendra Pandey said: “The CBI is likely to make a breakthrough and recover my son. How long will we wait for state police to trace him?”
Akash’s distraught parents have approached dozens of people including priests and astrologers.
“The pandits and astrologers after performing special prayers and rituals have told us that Akash is still alive and no harm has been done to him,” Pandey said.
Akash’s parents have met Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar twice to plead for speedy action by the police.
Early this month, the government announced a Special Task Force to trace Akash.
Kidnapping has become a thriving industry in Bihar. Nearly 5,000 people, including hundreds of children, were abducted in the state last year. A total of 2,217 people were kidnapped in the first half of this year.