A 13-year-old Class 8 student from Selaqui, Dehradun, travelled alone to Haldwani to see YouTuber Saurabh Joshi’s luxury cars, police said. The boy left home and reached Haldwani by train before going directly to Joshi’s residence.

Joshi showed the child his cars and gave him a tour of the house. He then brought the boy to Haldwani Kotwali and informed the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU).

Why the student travelled to Haldwani

During a conversation with AHTU in-charge Sub-Inspector Sunita Kunwar, the student said he had been watching Joshi’s vlogs for about 4 years. He particularly wanted to see one of the YouTuber’s luxury cars in person.

According to the police account, the child collected money he received from relatives who visited his home. He then left home and took a train to Haldwani.

The student was a resident of Selaqui in Dehradun and was studying in Class 8. After arriving at Haldwani railway station, he went to the YouTuber’s home.

Child reunited with family

Sunita Kunwar said the child’s family was contacted and called to Haldwani. The AHTU handed him over to his parents after confirming the situation.

The child also received counselling, according to the police. The account did not report any injury or other harm to him.

Conclusion

The student travelled from Dehradun to Haldwani to see Saurabh Joshi’s luxury cars after following his vlogs for about 4 years. He was handed back to his family after the YouTuber informed police, and the AHTU provided counselling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How old was the student?

The student was 13 years old.

Q. Where did the student come from?

He was a resident of Selaqui in Dehradun.

Q. Why did he travel to Haldwani?

He wanted to see YouTuber Saurabh Joshi’s luxury cars after watching his vlogs for about 4 years.

Q. How did he reach Haldwani?

He travelled by train and got down at Haldwani railway station.

Q. What did Saurabh Joshi do after meeting the child?

Joshi showed him his cars and gave him a home tour before taking him to Haldwani Kotwali and informing the AHTU.

Q. Who took care of the child’s case?

The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit handled the matter, led by in-charge Sub-Inspector Sunita Kunwar.

Q. Was the child reunited with his family?

Yes. The AHTU contacted his family and handed him over to his parents after counselling.