Maharashtra Girls’ Plot: From Small Town to Global Dream
It sounds almost unbelievable—three girls, barely in their teens, set off from a small town in Maharashtra, hoping to meet their idols, the members of BTS. But for police and their families, December 27-28, 2024, turned into a day of panic and relief, all thanks to a scheme hatched out of a fierce fandom and desperation.
The girls, sisters in spirit if not by blood—aged 11, 13, and 13—from Omerga taluka, Dharashiv district, had big ambitions. Their plan? Make it to South Korea to see BTS in person. But they had no money, no passports, not even a clear plan—just an unwavering determination fueled by countless hours watching the band on social media.
They got creative, and that’s where trouble started. The minors lied to their parents, telling them they’d been abducted—hoping this would explain staying away longer. Secretly, though, they boarded a Pune-bound bus, thinking they’d earn money in the city to finance their overseas adventure. In their minds, working in Pune was just step one, like something straight out of a film or a daring series plot.
Police Scramble and Social Buzz
By now, their distraught parents had raised the alarm, leading to a police search that spread quickly across districts. The Dharashiv police acted fast, tracking the phone used to make the fake kidnapping call. The digital clue pointed them to Solapur’s Mohol area, where local law enforcement teamed up with bus stand staff and a shopkeeper to spot and stop the girls’ bus.
The relief was huge when the trio was found unharmed. Under police questioning, the young BTS fans admitted the whole thing was staged. They laid out their wild plan, describing how far they’d go just to be in the same country as their K-pop heroes. The case left seasoned officers like Superintendent Sanjay Jadhav both concerned and bewildered, as he explained how fandom can sometimes cloud mature judgment in kids who haven’t seen much of the real world.
After emotional reunions with their families, the girls received counseling—a gentle reminder that obsession with celebrities, if left unchecked, can lead to risky stunts. While the girls made news for their dedication, the story struck a chord with parents everywhere: social media is often the real catalyst behind kids’ wildest ideas.
This incident became more than just a viral news bite. It’s a wake-up call about the deep reach of global celebrities, like BTS, into the lives of Indian youth, turning admiration into all-consuming missions and sometimes, outright mischief. The episode left many wondering: what boundaries, if any, can fame not cross?
