India, Feb. 10 -- A sensational alleged kidnapping attempt involving a teenage student in Belthangady has taken a dramatic turn after police investigation revealed that the entire incident was staged by the girl herself.

The 16-year-old first PU student had earlier claimed that she was targeted by unknown miscreants while travelling to college on her scooter. She had alleged that three masked men arrived in a car, threatened her with a knife and tried to forcibly abduct her. The girl also told police that she suffered injuries to her hand during the struggle.

The complaint had created widespread panic among local residents and parents in the region. Senior police officials rushed to the spot and launched an intensive investigation into ...