Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Missing Son Reunited with Family After Five Years
A man named Binaykrishna Mudi went missing from his home in Jhargram, West Bengal, five years ago while searching for a job.
He traveled to southern states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu but ended up in distress.
He was eventually found in an ashram in Karnataka.
The police from Jhargram worked with local authorities to bring him back home.
His family is very happy to have him back and is grateful for the help from the police and community.
Binaykrishna will now receive medical care to help him recover from his long absence.
Binaykrishna Mudi disappeared from Jhargram, West Bengal, on 9 February 2021.
He was found in Suraksha Ashram, Karkala, Karnataka, on 18 July 2026.
He left home in search of employment and ended up in distress.
Jhargram Police, with the help of Karkala Town Police, brought him back.
The family alleged they were asked to pay Rs 5 lakh for his release.
- Who
- Binaykrishna Mudi, a 34-year-old man from Jhargram, West Bengal
- What
- Reunited with his family after being missing for five years
- When
- Disappeared on 9 February 2021, found on 18 July 2026
- Where
- Found in Suraksha Ashram, Karkala, Karnataka
- Why
- Left home in search of employment and ended up in distress, leading to a prolonged stay at the ashram
Family's Perspective
Ashram's Perspective
Financial Demands
Family's Perspective
The family alleged they were asked to pay Rs 5 lakh for their son's release.
Ashram's Perspective
No official statement from the ashram regarding the financial demands.
- Name
- Binaykrishna Mudi
- Age
- 34
- Disappeared
- 9 February 2021
- Found
- 18 July 2026
- Location Found
- Suraksha Ashram, Karkala, Karnataka
- Duration Missing
- 5 years
- Assisting Police
- Jhargram Police and Karkala Town Police