Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Gujarat Trio Returns Home After Alleged Ethiopia Abduction
Three people from Gujarat went missing while trying to travel to the United States through an illegal route.
They had traveled through Jaipur and Abu Dhabi before reaching Ethiopia.
Their families could not contact them after September 22.
A man calling himself Khan reportedly said they had been kidnapped.
He allegedly demanded Rs 1 crore for their release.
The family said Rs 60 lakh was paid.
The three people later returned safely to India.
They reached Mumbai airport early Thursday morning and headed toward Mehsana.
Indian authorities and local officials helped coordinate their return, while police continue investigating.
Rutvik Jansari, Mamta Chavda, and Mayuri returned to India after disappearing in Ethiopia.
The three Gujarat residents were allegedly traveling to the United States through an illegal “dunki” route.
They reportedly paid about Rs 70 lakh each to intermediaries who demanded around Rs 75 lakh per person.
A caller identifying himself as “Khan” allegedly demanded Rs 1 crore after claiming the trio had been kidnapped.
Police are investigating the alleged abduction, ransom payment, travel intermediaries, and a possible Baba Khan network link.
- Who
- Rutvik Jansari, Mamta Chavda, and Mayuri, three residents of Gujarat.
- What
- They allegedly disappeared after reaching Ethiopia while traveling toward the United States and later returned safely to India.
- When
- They left Gujarat on September 20, contact stopped after September 22, and they arrived in Mumbai around 3 am on Thursday, October 1.
- Where
- Their reported route passed through Gujarat, Jaipur, Abu Dhabi, and Ethiopia; they returned through Mumbai and were headed to Mehsana.
- Why
- They were allegedly trying to reach the United States after Mamta Chavda was refused a US visa six times and wanted to join her husband there.
- Reported travel route
- Gujarat, Jaipur, Abu Dhabi, Ethiopia, and Mumbai
- Departure date
- September 20
- Last reported contact
- After September 22
- Intermediaries’ requested fee
- About Rs 75 lakh per person
- Amount reportedly paid to agents
- About Rs 70 lakh per person
- Reported ransom demand
- Rs 1 crore
- Reported ransom payment
- Rs 60 lakh
