Two minors kidnapped from hospital in Purnia

Patna: Two minor children, Lakshmi Kumari (3) and Shubham Kumar (4), were allegedly kidnapped from GMCH, Purnia, on Monday evening. Their mother, Gudiya Devi, undergoing treatment for severe TB, was in the ward at the time of the incident. Two women posing as relatives entered the ward, lured the eldest child with money and fled with the two younger siblings. After unsuccessful searches, police were alerted. CCTV footage is being examined, said Phanishwarnath Renu OP in charge Rajanandini.