In a perplexing turn of events, Utkarsh Jha, a 17-year-old diligent aspirant for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), has been missing since February 13
The young scholar, hailing from Red Rose Public School in Bhopal, was last seen on CCTV leaving Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Railway Station in Mumbai.
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Recounting the day, Jha’s mother, in a conversation with the media outlets revealed that it commenced like any other, with her son eagerly awaiting his JEE results.
Despite scoring a respectable 69%, Jha appeared discontented with his performance. The day took an alarming turn when he failed to return home from his coaching class at the usual time, and it was later discovered that he had not attended any classes that day.
CCTV Footages Shows Jha Leaving?
Surveillance footage unveiled Jha leaving the Cantonment Area adorned in a distinctive black and red jacket, with a purple bag slung over his shoulder.
A subsequent police investigation disclosed that he had boarded a train from Bhopal to Mumbai, departing at 2:30 pm on the same day. Surprisingly, his phone, left behind at home, provided no clues about his connections or influences.
Jha’s mother, speaking to various media outlets, revealed that the police are suspecting that he might have chosen to run away.
Family Denies Pressuring Utkarsh
However, the family vehemently denies any indications of pressure on him, asserting that he did not exhibit anxiety about his impending exams.
Jha’s uncle, Swatantra Shandilya, expressed the family’s confusion and shock over his sudden disappearance, emphasizing their belief that he would not harm himself.
In a statement, Shandilya told the media that “We are puzzled and shocked by his sudden disappearance, but we’re confident he wouldn’t harm himself.”
Adding to the complexity of the situation, Jha’s relatives allege that the investigation faces hindrances due to malfunctioning CCTV cameras, particularly at crucial locations such as the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Railway Station.
As the family anxiously awaits updates on this developing story, the mystery surrounding Utkarsh Jha’s disappearance deepens, leaving both authorities and loved ones grappling for answers.