Missing CRPF Jawan While Returning Home for Father’s Rituals; Mobile Phone Found Near Railway Tracks
Balasore: Anxiety grips a family in Odisha’s Balasore district after a CRPF jawan reportedly went missing while returning home to attend the post-funeral rituals of his late father.
According to reports, Padmalochan Patra, a havildar serving in the 191 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has been untraceable for several days.
A resident of Bolang village under Simulia block in Balasore district, Padmalochan Patra had availed leave following the death of his father, Ramhari Patra.
He was travelling from Nagpur to Odisha to participate in the family’s religious rituals.
Family members said the CRPF personnel had informed them that he had reached Kharagpur railway station safely.
However, all communication with him ceased soon thereafter, triggering concern among relatives.
The family later received information from railway authorities that his mobile phone had been recovered near railway tracks close to Mecheda station in West Bengal.
Since then, there has been no information regarding his whereabouts.
Following the incident, the family lodged a written complaint with the local police seeking assistance in tracing the missing jawan.
An investigation is currently underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
The incident has deepened the family’s distress as they continue to await any lead in the case.
Family members have appealed to both the Odisha and Central governments to help locate the CRPF jawan and ensure his safe return.
