Kochi, Oct 17 (PTI) The Kerala police have arrested a 35-year-old man hailing from Odisha for allegedly attempting to kidnap a two-and-a-half-year-old girl of a migrant couple in Perumbavoor near here.

Police arrested Simsha on Monday night following a complaint lodged by the child's family.

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The locals apprehended him after he was allegedly found carrying the girl who was playing with other children.

During interrogation, the accused said that his intention was to steal a mobile phone and not to kidnap, police said.

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However, based on the family's complaint, the police have registered a case for kidnapping.

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