Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Pakistani Couple Found Dead in Rajasthan Desert, Likely Due to Dehydration
A teenage couple from Pakistan died in the desert near India.
They ran away from home after a fight and were trying to get to India.
They had been married for about a year and a half.
They left their home on June 21st and were reported missing the next day.
They were trying to cross into India but didn't have visas.
Sadly, they died from the heat and lack of water while walking across the desert.
The police found their bodies and are working with the families.
A young Pakistani couple was found dead in the Rajasthan desert.
The couple, Ravi Kumar (17) and Shanti Bai (15), reportedly fled their home after a dispute with Ravi's father.
They had been married for about one and a half years and were headed to Shanti Bai's village, Ghulam Hussain.
Their families filed a missing persons report on June 22 after losing contact with them.
Authorities suspect the couple died of dehydration while trying to cross the border on foot.
- Who
- Ravi Kumar (17) and Shanti Bai (15), a married couple from Pakistan.
- What
- A young Pakistani couple died in the Rajasthan desert while allegedly attempting to cross the border.
- When
- The couple left their home on June 21st, and their bodies were discovered later.
- Where
- The bodies were found in the Rajasthan desert, near the Gaj Singh well.
- Why
- They allegedly fled due to a family dispute and attempted to reach India, possibly due to visa issues and seeking a better life.
Pakistani Authorities
Indian Government
Fear of Media Contact
Pakistani Authorities
Concerns about repercussions from Pakistani authorities if families speak to the media.
Indian Government
N/A
- Victims
- Ravi Kumar (17) and Shanti Bai (15)
- Nationality
- Pakistani
- Marriage Length
- Approximately 1.5 years
- Last Contact
- June 21st
- Missing Report Filed
- June 22nd
- Location of Bodies
- Near Gaj Singh well, Rajasthan