Rudraprayag police have located Ganesh Prasad, a resident of Bagjiwala village, about 7 years after he left home to seek employment. Officers brought him back to Rudraprayag and handed him over to his family on 20 September 2026.
The case came to the police in August, when Prasad’s wife approached them for help. She said her husband had remained away from home for several years and that the family had been unable to bring him back.
Contact with family had continued
During the initial years, Prasad stayed in touch with relatives and shared updates about his wellbeing. However, he repeatedly said he could not return at that time while assuring them that he would come home later.
His relatives did not approach the police earlier because they continued to hope that he would return on his own. The situation changed when his wife learned that he was speaking with his mother but not with her or their 3 daughters.
The woman then managed to speak with her husband herself. According to the account provided to police, he clearly refused to return home. She subsequently informed the Rudraprayag police about the situation.
Police trace him through mobile number
After receiving the information, police gathered the necessary details and used Prasad’s mobile number to trace him. The effort led officers to Ganesh Prasad, son of Sateshwar Prasad, whose address is listed as Village Bagjiwal, Panjana, Rudraprayag district.
Police brought him to Rudraprayag before completing the family handover. On 20 September 2026, he was given to his family members, including his mother, wife, maternal uncle and brother-in-law.
The account does not state that a formal missing-person complaint had been filed during the earlier years. It records that the family contacted police in August after learning that Prasad was unwilling to return and was not speaking with his wife or 3 daughters.
Conclusion
Rudraprayag police traced Ganesh Prasad through his mobile number and reunited him with his family on 20 September 2026 after about 7 years away from home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was found by Rudraprayag police?
Ganesh Prasad was located and brought back to Rudraprayag.
Q. How long had Ganesh Prasad been away?
He had been away from home for about 7 years after leaving for employment.
Q. When did the family contact police?
His wife informed Rudraprayag police in August.
Q. How did police trace him?
Police used his mobile number after collecting the necessary information.
Q. When was he handed over to his family?
Police handed him over on 20 September 2026.
Q. Which relatives received him?
His mother, wife, maternal uncle and brother-in-law were among the family members who received him.
