Archive · 2 Aug 2026
19-Year-Old Medical Student Missing After Train Trip
A 19‑year‑old medical student named Tanmay Vange went missing after leaving his hostel in Pune on July 18.
He told friends he was going to meet his uncle, but he never arrived.
Police found that his last known movement was on a train heading to Solapur.
His family says classmates harassed him, but the college says they found no proof of harassment.
The police are still looking for him and have posted posters in nearby towns.
Tanmay Vange, 19, a first‑year MBBS student, has been missing since July 18.
He left his hostel in Pune, claimed to visit his uncle, and was last seen on a train bound for Solapur.
Family alleges he was harassed by classmates; the college denies any evidence of ragging.
Police registered a missing person complaint on July 20 and are continuing the search.
The college’s anti‑ragging committee and mental health support system were consulted but found no complaints.
- Who
- Tanmay Vange, a 19‑year‑old first‑year MBBS student
- What
- has been missing since July 18 after leaving his hostel and last seen on a train heading to Solapur
- When
- July 18–20, 2024
- Where
- Pune, Kharadi, and the Solapur-bound train
- Why
- unknown; family alleges harassment, college denies any evidence
- Missing Person
- Tanmay Vange
- Age
- 19
- Last Known Location
- Solapur-bound train
- Date Missing
- July 18
- Institution
- B J Government Medical College