Meena Devi, a 55-year-old pilgrim from Puranpur in Pilibhit, has returned home after going missing during a family visit to Maa Purnagiri Dham in Tanakpur, Champawat, on Diwali.
Her family informed police about her disappearance on Tuesday. A search was then launched to trace her.
What happened at the shrine
Puranpur councillor Phoolchand Rathore said his mother, Meena Devi, had reached the shrine with family members on Monday evening. After offering prayers on Tuesday morning, she became separated from the group.
The family then approached police and reported her missing. Officers started looking for her after receiving the information.
Later on Tuesday afternoon, Rathore confirmed that Meena Devi had reached her home in Puranpur, Pilibhit. The available report does not provide further details about where she was found or how she travelled back.
Conclusion
Meena Devi, who went missing after visiting Maa Purnagiri Dham during the Diwali period, has returned to her home in Puranpur. Police had begun a search after her family reported her disappearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who went missing during the Diwali visit?
Meena Devi, aged 55, went missing after visiting Maa Purnagiri Dham with her family.
Q. Where is Meena Devi from?
She is from Puranpur in Pilibhit district.
Q. When did she become separated from her family?
She became separated from them after visiting the shrine on Tuesday morning.
Q. When was the missing-person information given to police?
Her family informed police on Tuesday.
Q. Where did Meena Devi eventually return?
She returned to her home in Puranpur, Pilibhit.
