3 days ago
Missing Karjat Man Found Safe After Community Search
A 39-year-old man in Karjat left home without telling his family.
He reportedly left a note that sounded like a goodbye message.
His family became worried and alerted others.
Police checked CCTV cameras to follow his movements.
His friends shared information on WhatsApp.
Local residents also helped search for him.
He was found safe on a hilltop about three kilometres away.
Police took him back to his relatives, and thanked everyone who helped.
Hemraj Pradeep Shinde, 39, left his Karjat home around 9 p.m. on August 29.
His family became concerned after he reportedly left a note saying “last greetings to my family.”
Police examined CCTV footage, while friends shared information about his disappearance on WhatsApp.
Local residents joined the search and found Shinde on a hilltop about three kilometres from home.
Shinde was found safe, appeared visibly disturbed, and was handed over to his relatives.
- Who
- Hemraj Pradeep Shinde, 39, along with police, friends and local residents.
- What
- Shinde went missing after leaving a concerning note but was later found safe.
- Where
- He lived in Dahivali Indiranagar, Karjat, and was found on a hilltop about three kilometres from home.
- When
- He left around 9 p.m. on August 29 and was found the following day, Sunday.
- Why
- Police said family issues were involved, but the articles did not provide further details.
Key facts
- Missing person
- Hemraj Pradeep Shinde
- Age
- 39
- Home locality
- Dahivali Indiranagar, Karjat
- Last known departure
- Around 9 p.m. on August 29
- Search methods
- CCTV examination and WhatsApp information-sharing
- Recovery location
- A hilltop approximately three kilometres from his home
- Outcome
- Found safe and handed over to relatives
Quotes
Karjat police officer
Police officer involved in the search and recovery of Hemraj Pradeep Shinde
“He was found around three kilometres from his home. There were some family issues. We checked the CCTV footage to trace where he had gone, while his friends shared information about his disappearance on WhatsApp. Residents also actively joined the search. Eventually, he was found on a hilltop and appeared visibly disturbed.”
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