News stories about "missing" in India.

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2 men found dead, 6 of family missing day after militants killed in Manipur

Two elderly men were found burned to death, and six civilians, including three women and three minors, are missing. Police have initiated a search to trace them. Key Points

India Today

Indian student, missing after night out with friends, found dead in London lake

Gurashman Singh Bhatia, a missing Indian student, was found dead in a lake in Canary Wharf, east London. The Metropolitan Police said they were trying to piece together the 23-year-old's last movements. Key Points

India Today

Manipur Police search for 4 'abducted' Kuki-Zo persons, tribal body ITLF blames armed Meitei group

The 5th person travelling with them — a 65-yr-old 'left for dead' — was rescued by security forces in critical state. He's said to be the father of a serving soldier in the Indian Army. Key Points

ThePrint

Foreigners killed, abducted or missing in Hamas attack

Last week's attack by Hamas on Israel resulted in the deaths, injuries, or hostage-taking of a significant number of foreigners. The Gaza Strip reported that at least 2,215 people were killed in Israeli retaliatory strikes, including more than 100 foreigners. The United States had 27 dead and several missing or abducted, while Thailand had 24 dead and 16 hostages. France had 15 dead and many missing, Nepal had 10 dead, and Argentina, Ukraine, Russia, the UK, Chile, Austria, Belarus, Canada, China, the Philippines, Brazil, Peru, Romania, South Africa, Australia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Ireland, Honduras, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Colombia, Mexico, Italy, Paraguay, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania each reported deaths or missing individuals. Key Points

Economic Times

California introduces Ebony Alert to prioritise search for missing black youth

California has introduced a groundbreaking law called the Ebony Alert to prioritize the search for missing Black youth. Similar to the Amber Alert system, the Ebony Alert will utilize various communication channels to disseminate information about missing individuals aged 12 to 25. The law aims to rectify the disparities in attention and resources provided to missing Black youth compared to their white counterparts. Key Points

Economic Times

Army officer goes missing from Madhya Pradesh infantry school, probe launched

Lt Mohit Gupta, an Army officer undergoing training at the Infantry School in Madhya Pradesh, has been reported missing. He was last seen on Friday morning, police said. Key Points

India Today

3 killed, 20 still missing after Gaurikund landslide: Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar

Earlier Nepal Foreign Minister NP Saud on Saturday requested the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami for speedy search and rescue of its citizens missing in a landslide in Gaurikund. According to the Secretariat of Nepal, FM Saud made the request during a telephonic conversation with CM Dhami and urged for a speedy search and rescue of its nationals who went missing after they were swept away by a landslide that struck Gauri Kund town in Uttarakhand. Key Points

Economic Times

Canada floods: Nature's fury brings life at halt, body of 1 of 5 missing found

Severe flooding in Nova Scotia after heavy rain; 4 people missing, including 2 children. Bridges and roads damaged. One body recovered so far Key Points

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State of Emergency declared in Canada's Nova Scotia, four go missing

State of Emergency declared in Nova Scotia, Canada after torrential downpours lead to flooding. Four individuals are missing. | World News Key Points

Hindustan Times

Indian climber goes missing at Nepal's Mt Annapurna, search on

Anurag Malu, a resident of Kishangadh in Rajasthan, went missing while descending from Camp III of Mt. Annapurna. | World News Key Points

Hindustan Times

More than 47,000 children missing in India, 71% are girls, shows NCRB data

Number of children reported missing has seen mostly rising trend since 2018. Police and activists say first 24 hours crucial in investigation of such cases. Key Points

ThePrint

Irshalwadi landslide: Villagers demand 57 missing people be declared dead

Villagers in Irshalwadi, Mumbai, have demanded that the 57 missing people from a massive landslide be declared 'presumed dead' to receive government compensation. The families have not received any financial assistance, and a decision is pending from the government. | Mumbai news Key Points

Hindustan Times

13 lakh girls and women went missing between 2019-21: MHA

Over 13.13 lakh girls and women went missing in the country between 2019 and 2021, with Madhya Pradesh reporting the highest cases at nearly two lakhs, followed closely by West Bengal. Key Points

The Tribune India

missing Day 2024: 6 things to do when you are missing someone you love

Managing emotions when every inch of your existence is pining to be with that person seems nearly impossible. Here are things to do when missing a loved one. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Sikkim flash flood: Disaster relief team fails to land, death toll rises to 21 | 10 points

The death toll in the Sikkim flash flood rose to 21 while rescue operations to find over 100 missing people, including Army personnel, were on. An NDRF team failed to land in Chungthang, a town in north Sikkim, due to bad weather. Key Points

India Today

missing Titanic submersible: Oxygen nearing zero in the vessel as search for 5 passengers continues

OceanGate-operated submersible named Titan, set off on Sunday to see the wreck of Titanic lying in the Atlantic. With five passengers and a crew on board, the vessel was reported missing about an hour and 45 minutes after its dive into the ocean. Now, fears have mounted that the missing persons in submersible are left with little or no breathable air. Key Points

Economic Times

After Maui wildfires kill 93: Prayers, and a search for the missing

The death toll has made the blaze Hawaii's worst natural disaster, surpassing a tsunami that killed 61 people in 1960, a year after Hawaii became a U.S. state Key Points

Business Today

Puri train passengers robbed of sleep. Reason: thieves snatch berth chains

Passengers aboard the Puri-Hatia Express train (18452) faced a sudden problem when the chains supporting middle berths in the S-6 coach went missing near Bhubaneswar station. Panic ensued, especially among those assigned middle berths, lacking proper seating or sleeping arrangements. Key Points

Economic Times

Uttarakhand: 20 remain missing after Gaurikund landslide

Rescuer on Saturday looked for 20 people who remain missing at rain-hit Gaurikund on the Kedarnath route following a landslide triggered by flash floods two days ago. Three bodies were earlier recovered. Key Points

The Tribune India

Pennsylvania flash floods leave five dead and two children missing

Deadly flash floods claimed lives in Pennsylvania, with five people killed and two children still missing. The region has been battered by storms, causing devastation and prompting warnings of the worsening climate emergency. Key Points

Economic Times

45 bags with human remains found in Mexico, prosecutors see link to missing group

Human remains found in bags in western Mexico may be those of missing call center employees. The remains were found in a ravine near Guadalajara and are still subject to forensic tests. Key Points

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Two US Navy sailors reported missing off coast of Somalia during operation

Two U.S. navy sailors are missing at sea off the coast of Somalia. The U.S. Central Command reported the incident and stated that the sailors were conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area. The missing personnel will not be identified until the recovery operation is complete. The area of operations includes the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and parts of the Indian Ocean. Recent strikes were conducted to degrade the Houthi movement's ability to attack maritime vessels. Key Points

Economic Times

Couple found murdered in Pathankot village

Identified as Rajkumar, 62, and Champa Devi, 57, the couple lived alone as their son lives in England while their daughter studies in Chandigarh. Sources say that robbery may have been the motive behind the killing as a few costly items were found missing from the house. Key Points

Hindustan Times

5 dead, dozens believed missing after 3 boats carrying migrants sinks off Tunisian coast

Five Africans lost their lives after a boat carrying migrants sank off Tunisian coast. Navy units had rescued 73 migrants after the three boats sank, but survivors’ accounts indicated as many as 47 others were missing. Six of the missing were reported to be children. Key Points

India Today

Gurucharan Singh says he has a debt of ₹1.2 crore: ‘Sab mein failure mila hai toh ab thak gaya hu’

Gurucharan Singh also shared that he’s been on a liquid diet for over a month. He went missing from Delhi in April this year. He returned after nearly a month. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Flyer’s checked-in bag containing ₹1.60 lakh goes missing

Unknown person booked for stealing ₹1.60 lakh from passenger at Mumbai airport. | Mumbai news Key Points

Hindustan Times

20 still missing after Uttarakhand landslide

Rescuers on Saturday looked for 20 people who remained missing at rain-hit Gaurikund on the Kedarnath route following a landslide triggered by flashfloods two days ago. Three bodies were earlier recovered. Key Points

The Tribune India

Indian-American stepdad of missing Texas boy stole $10,000 before leaving for India: US police

The search for a missing 6-year-old Texas boy turned into a death investigation in April. His stepfather Arshdeep Singh and mother Cindy Rodriguez-Singh flew to India with her six children in March. Arshdeep Singh has now been also been charged with stealing $10,000 in cash from his employer, say police in US. Key Points

India Today

$10,000 reward for information on missing Indian on FBI's 'most wanted' list

Mayushi Bhagat, 29, had come to the US on a student visa and was last seen leaving her apartment in Jersey City on the evening of April 29, 2019. Her family reported her missing to police on May 1, 2019. Key Points

India Today

Man uses Google Earth, Snapchat to locate his stolen car

Using Snapchat and Google Earth, a UK engineer successfully traced his stolen car after local police failed to help. The digital detective work orchestrated by the victim and his friend led to the vehicle being found six miles from his home, despite one of his cars still remaining missing. Key Points

India Today