UDUPI: A 29-year-old woman from Nashik and her three-year-old son have been reported missing after they disappeared near the old KSRTC bus stand in Udupi city on October 23. Udupi City Police have registered a case and launched a search to trace the mother and child.

The woman, identified as Kavya, was travelling with her son, Shivansh, and relatives to her husband Yathishwar’s residence in Menase when the incident occurred.

According to information shared by the police, the group arrived in Udupi at around 8.30 am and proceeded to the old KSRTC bus stand. Kavya reportedly asked her relatives to have breakfast while she waited with her son.

When the relatives returned at approximately 9.15 am, they found that Kavya and Shivansh were no longer there. They searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate them.

The family subsequently approached the police and lodged a missing-person complaint. Following the complaint, Udupi City Police initiated a search operation to establish the whereabouts of the woman and her child.

Police launch search for missing mother and child

Police have appealed to members of the public to share any information that could help trace Kavya and Shivansh. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance remain unclear, and the investigation is continuing.

The authorities are seeking information from anyone who may have seen the mother and child near the old KSRTC bus stand or in the surrounding areas on the morning of October 23.

Kavya is approximately 4 feet 10 inches tall, has a dark complexion, black hair and a medium build. She was last seen wearing a yellow floral top and blue jeans.

She can speak Kannada, Hindi, Tulu and Marathi, according to the missing-person details released by the police.

The police have requested the public to contact the relevant authorities if they have any information that could assist the search.

Public urged to share information

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Kavya and Shivansh can contact the following numbers:

  • Udupi City Police Station: 0820-2520444
  • Police Control Room: 0820-2526444
  • Police Inspector: 9480805408
  • Police Sub-Inspector: 9080805445

The police have urged people to share credible information directly with the authorities so that it can be verified and followed up promptly.

The search for the mother and child is ongoing. Police have not disclosed further details about the circumstances of their disappearance.