A 10-year-old grandson of a jewellery businessman has gone missing under mysterious circumstances in Gorakhpur, triggering a large-scale search operation by police and local residents.
According to available information, the child returned home from school on Monday as usual. After spending some time at home, he took his bicycle and went out to play but did not return.
About 30 minutes later, the family was informed that the child's bicycle and slippers had been found abandoned in a nearby lane. Family members immediately reached the spot and began searching for the child.
After being informed of the incident, local police arrived at the scene, cordoned off the surrounding area and launched a search operation. Officers inspected the location and took possession of the bicycle and slippers for examination.
Given the seriousness of the case, police are questioning local residents and reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area.
According to the family, the child had returned home from school in a normal condition, spent some time at home and then left to play. When he did not return for a considerable period, family members began searching for him. During the search, they were informed that his bicycle and slippers had been found in a nearby lane.
Police officials said multiple teams have been formed to locate the child. Search operations are being carried out in nearby areas, along major routes, at the bus stand, railway station and other possible locations. Investigators are examining all possible angles until the child is found.
Police are also trying to determine whether the child left on his own or whether there was any other reason behind his disappearance.
Residents living near the location are being questioned to establish whether anyone saw the child shortly before he went missing or noticed any suspicious activity. Police are also attempting to trace the child's location using technical evidence and digital surveillance.
The incident has caused concern among local residents, many of whom are assisting the family in the search. Social organisations and local youth groups have also formed separate teams to conduct search operations in nearby areas.
Police have appealed to the public to immediately inform the nearest police station or the police control room if they have any information related to the missing child. Officials said every lead will be investigated and all possible efforts are being made to recover the child safely.
No trace of the child has been found so far. Multiple police teams continue the search, with the investigation progressing on the basis of CCTV footage, eyewitness accounts and other technical evidence. The family is urging the administration to act swiftly in the hope of the child's safe return.
