Mangaluru: A 41-year-old man from Kodakkal in the Padil-Kannur area of Mangaluru has been missing in Israel for 12 days, prompting his family to appeal to the Union government and Indian diplomatic authorities for urgent assistance in tracing him.

Shadrak Emmanuval, who travelled to Israel for employment in May 2025, reportedly lost contact with his family on October 16, 2026. Since then, he has neither contacted his relatives nor reported for work, raising concerns about his safety and whereabouts.

His family has approached Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta, the Mangaluru City Police Commissioner and the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv, seeking coordinated efforts to locate him. The MP has also taken up the matter with authorities and said the Indian Embassy was making efforts to trace the missing man.

Family loses contact after final WhatsApp call

According to reports, Shadrak last spoke to his family through a WhatsApp video call at around 8.05 pm on October 16. His last text message was reportedly sent at 8.49 pm the same evening.

His mother, Ratna, told reporters that the call was disconnected while they were speaking that night. Since then, repeated attempts by family members and friends to reach him have been unsuccessful.

His mobile phone has reportedly remained unreachable, adding to the family’s anxiety. Relatives and acquaintances in Israel have also tried contacting him but have not been able to establish communication.

Shadrak had maintained regular contact with his family while working abroad. The sudden interruption in communication has therefore left his relatives worried, particularly because he has not returned to work or provided any information about his whereabouts.

The family is seeking help from Indian authorities to establish his last known movements and determine whether he requires assistance from local authorities in Israel.

Shadrak travelled to Israel for employment in 2025

Shadrak travelled to Israel on May 16, 2025, after securing employment through a recruitment agency based in Mangaluru. He was working with UCT Liquid Solutions, a construction company in Nof HaGalil, near Nazareth in northern Israel.

His move to Israel was intended to provide employment opportunities for his family. Since travelling abroad, he had reportedly remained in regular contact with his relatives in Mangaluru.

His disappearance has now left his family searching for answers, with no confirmed information about his current location. The fact that he has stopped communicating with his family and has not reported for work has heightened concerns.

The family is seeking assistance from Indian diplomatic representatives and local authorities in Israel to establish what happened after his last communication on October 16.

Family seeks intervention from Indian Embassy

Shadrak’s wife, Daisy Emmanuval, wrote to the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv on October 21, seeking urgent assistance in tracing her husband. The family has also approached the Mangaluru City Police Commissioner to bring the disappearance to the attention of the authorities.

The relatives want the Indian Embassy to coordinate with Israeli police and other relevant authorities to establish his whereabouts. They have also appealed to public representatives for support in ensuring that the matter receives attention.

Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta has taken up the issue with the Union government. According to reports, he wrote to the Union Minister for External Affairs and contacted the Consul General of Israel in Bengaluru regarding the missing man.

The MP also stated that the Indian Embassy in Israel was making efforts to trace Shadrak. The family is hoping that coordination between Indian and Israeli authorities will help establish his whereabouts and provide clarity about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

Family concerned over possible travel away from workplace

The family has reportedly examined available phone location information and browsing history in an attempt to understand Shadrak’s movements on the day he went missing.

According to reports, the information appeared to suggest that he might have travelled towards Beersheba, a city around 200 kilometres from his workplace. Relatives also reportedly found searches related to Hebron in his browsing history.

These details have raised further questions about where he may have gone after his last known communication. However, the information has not independently established that he reached either location, and his current whereabouts remain unconfirmed.

The family fears that he may have encountered difficulties while travelling or been affected by unrest in the region. At present, however, there is no confirmed evidence establishing what happened to him.

The relatives are seeking verification of his movements and assistance from authorities who may be able to check relevant records and follow up on possible leads. Establishing his last confirmed location is likely to be an important part of efforts to trace him.

Family appeals for help to trace missing man

Shadrak’s disappearance has left his family in Mangaluru anxious about his safety. He has two young children, according to reports, and his prolonged absence has added to the distress faced by his relatives.

The family has also appealed to members of the Indian community in Israel to share any reliable information that could help establish his whereabouts. People who may have seen him, spoken to him or worked with him recently could potentially provide useful leads to the authorities.

Relatives are hoping that the missing-person investigation will establish whether Shadrak is safe and explain why contact with him was lost.

They have urged the relevant authorities to continue efforts to trace him and keep the family informed of any developments. Until his whereabouts are confirmed, the circumstances of his disappearance remain uncertain.

Conclusion

The disappearance of Shadrak Emmanuval, a 41-year-old Mangaluru resident working in Israel, has prompted his family to seek urgent assistance from the Union government, the Indian Embassy and local police.

With the last reported contact occurring on October 16, the family is awaiting reliable information about his whereabouts. The Indian Embassy’s efforts, cooperation with Israeli authorities and any credible leads from the local community may prove important in tracing him.

For now, his family continues to hope for information that will establish his safety and bring an end to the uncertainty surrounding his disappearance.