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Missing for 12 Years, Mumbai Woman Reunites With Sons After Police–NGO Effort

Counselling by NGO Koshish following a JJ Marg police drive produced a Parbhani lead that matched an old missing-person report.

Overview

  • JJ Marg police found the elderly woman on January 13 at JJ Junction during a routine drive addressing beggars and homeless persons.
  • A court directed her temporary placement at a Chembur shelter while officers worked to verify her identity and trace relatives.
  • During counselling, she referenced Selu in Parbhani, prompting police to check records that revealed a 12-year-old missing complaint.
  • Her three sons in Parbhani recognized her from photographs shared by Mumbai Police and later reunited with her in Mumbai after formalities.
  • Senior inspector Rais Shaikh’s team, including sub-inspector Jamadar and women constables Bhosale and Gavit, coordinated with NGO Koshish to complete the identification and reunion.