Prominent wedding caterer Hitesh Rathod, based in Kandivali, has been reported missing since Monday, leaving behind a note indicating financial distress
The situation came to light on Tuesday when Rathod’s staff discovered the note, prompting them to file a missing person report with the police.
Who is wedding caterer Hitesh Rathod of Yash Caterers Kandivali, Mumbai as he goes missing
More than 30 couples and their families have been left high and dry as wedding caterer Hitesh Rathod, 50, went missing on Monday.
Who is Hitesh Rathod?
Residing in Mira Road, Rathod has operated Yash Caterers in Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali West, for the past 25 years. In the handwritten note in Hindi, dated 11/12/2023, Rathod apologizes to his supportive staff, expressing his inability to handle mounting debts.
He implores them not to seek him out and instructs them to inform clients who have booked services and made advance payments.
Police Issued Search Operation
The note, found in Rathod’s office at Veena Santoor Building along with his mobile phone, details the emotional turmoil he faces.
The police have initiated a search operation to locate Rathod and reassure the more than 30 concerned couples and families who had booked Yash Caterers for their weddings.
Hitesh Rathod’s disappearance has left over 30 couples and their families in uncertainty. The 50-year-old caterer’s note, discovered a day after he went missing, revealed his financial struggles, leading to heightened anxiety among those who had booked his services.
Caterers Working for 25 Years
Rathod, a long-time resident of Kashimira, Mira Road, has operated Yash Caterers in Kandivli West for 25 years.
Known for organizing the Food Mania event in Borivli a month before his disappearance, Rathod secured numerous wedding bookings. Associated with renowned venues such as Tulip Star, The Resort, KRC Club, and Haryana Bhavan banquet hall, Yash Caterers has built a strong reputation.
Rathod’s Note
The note, written In Hindi, discloses Rathod’s decision to take a significant step due to overwhelming debt and depression. The Kandivli police, initially hesitant to register a missing person complaint, eventually initiated an investigation.
The note went viral on social media, causing distress among clients concerned about their wedding arrangements. As the search for Rathod continues, clients are grappling with the uncertainty of their booked services.
Some have reported financial losses, with one customer expressing worry about funding her daughter’s wedding after investing her life savings. Despite challenges, the police assure ongoing efforts to locate Rathod and resolve the growing concerns within the community.
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