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Crime
Bihar Man Missing for 21 Years Found After Family Identifies Him in Facebook Video
✍️ India Today
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 10:31 AM
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A man who vanished from Bihar two decades ago was located when his relatives recognized him in a Facebook video, prompting his return home.
A resident of Bihar who disappeared 21 years ago was finally traced after his family spotted him in a video posted on Facebook. The clip, which showed a man matching the missing person's description, was shared on a local community page, prompting relatives to alert authorities.
Police officials confirmed that the video led to the verification of the individual's identity through photographs and personal details supplied by the family. After confirming his whereabouts, officials arranged for his safe return to his hometown.
The reunion, described as emotional by close relatives, underscores the growing role of social media platforms in solving long‑standing missing‑person cases across India.
Police officials confirmed that the video led to the verification of the individual's identity through photographs and personal details supplied by the family. After confirming his whereabouts, officials arranged for his safe return to his hometown.
The reunion, described as emotional by close relatives, underscores the growing role of social media platforms in solving long‑standing missing‑person cases across India.