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Delhi Officer’s Facebook Appeal Leads to Reunion of Specially‑Abled Man Missing from Karnataka’s Mudhol
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 08:28 AM
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A Delhi police officer’s proactive use of Facebook helped locate a specially‑abled man reported missing from Mudhol, Karnataka on May 10, resulting in his reunion with his family.
On May 10, the Mudhol police station in Kalaburagi district filed a missing‑person report for a specially‑abled man from Karnataka. The case was recorded after the family raised concerns that the individual had not returned home for several days.
A police officer from Delhi, moved by the situation, created a detailed post on Facebook outlining the missing person’s description and seeking public assistance. Though stationed far from the incident, the officer leveraged his social‑media reach to spread the appeal across multiple networks.
The online plea quickly garnered attention, prompting several users to share the information and provide leads. Responding to these tips, local authorities were able to trace the man’s whereabouts and coordinate his safe return to his family.
The successful reunion underscores how digital platforms and inter‑state police cooperation can accelerate missing‑person investigations, especially when traditional resources are limited.
Family members expressed profound relief and gratitude, while senior police officials praised the Delhi officer’s initiative as a model of duty extending beyond jurisdictional boundaries.
A police officer from Delhi, moved by the situation, created a detailed post on Facebook outlining the missing person’s description and seeking public assistance. Though stationed far from the incident, the officer leveraged his social‑media reach to spread the appeal across multiple networks.
The online plea quickly garnered attention, prompting several users to share the information and provide leads. Responding to these tips, local authorities were able to trace the man’s whereabouts and coordinate his safe return to his family.
The successful reunion underscores how digital platforms and inter‑state police cooperation can accelerate missing‑person investigations, especially when traditional resources are limited.
Family members expressed profound relief and gratitude, while senior police officials praised the Delhi officer’s initiative as a model of duty extending beyond jurisdictional boundaries.