Vapi Miracle: Missing Student Found Alive After 13 Years; Emotional Reunion Leaves Everyone in Tears
Breaking News: A heart-wrenching story with a miraculous ending has unfolded, spanning from Vapi to Kutch. They say, “Ram Rakhe Tene Kon Chakhe” (Who can harm the one whom God protects), and this saying has come true for a family in the Dang district.
A young student who mysteriously disappeared from a well-known college in Vapi way back in 2013 has been found alive after a long wait of 13 years.
The investigation, which began with a missing person report in Vapi, finally concluded in the distant town of Gandhidham, Kutch. The Dang Police, through sheer determination, tracked him down, turning a 13-year-long nightmare into a moment of pure joy for his aging parents.
The Mystery of the Missing Vapi Student
The story dates back to the academic year 2012-13. Ranjitbhai Chintubhai Choudhary, a bright young man from the remote village of Vanarchond in Waghai taluka, Dang, was pursuing his dreams in Vapi.
He was enrolled in the prestigious Rofel College in Vapi, residing in a hostel to complete his studies. Ranjit was known to be a promising student with a bright future ahead of him.
However, on one fateful day, life took a dark turn. Without informing anyone—neither his hostel warden nor his friends—Ranjit suddenly left the hostel premises.
When he failed to return by late evening, panic set in among the college authorities and his peers. Despite exhaustive searches in Vapi, inquiries with friends, and checks at all possible locations, there was no trace of him. A formal missing person complaint was lodged in 2013, marking the beginning of a painful mystery.
13 Years of Agonizing Wait
For Ranjit’s parents, Chintubhai and his mother, life came to a standstill. Living in the tribal hinterland of Vanarchond, they lacked the resources to launch a massive search for their son in an industrial city like Vapi.
Every single day for the last 13 years was a test of their patience. They lived in constant fear—was their son alive? Was he in trouble? Had he met with an accident in Vapi?
As the years rolled by, hope began to fade. The villagers had slowly come to accept that Ranjit might never return. However, destiny had a different plan, and the prayers of the parents were finally answered in the most unexpected way.
‘Operation Milap’: A Ray of Hope
The cold case was reopened thanks to a proactive initiative by the Dang District Police. Superintendent of Police (SP) Pooja Yadav launched ‘Operation Milap’, a special drive dedicated to tracing missing persons and reuniting them with their families.
Following strict instructions from the SP, PI V.K. Gadhvi of the Waghai Police Station took up the challenge of solving the 13-year-old case of Ranjit Choudhary.
Investigating a case with over a decade-old leads is incredibly difficult. However, the police team refused to give up. They combined modern technical surveillance with traditional human intelligence networks to pick up the cold trail left behind in Vapi.
Clues from Vapi College Registers
The investigation team, led by PI Gadhvi, started from ground zero: Vapi. They visited Rofel College and the hostel where Ranjit had last stayed.
Scouring through old academic registers and records, they identified students who had studied with Ranjit at that time. They reached out to his old friends to understand his mindset and potential whereabouts.
These inquiries provided critical leads. The police gathered fragmented information suggesting that Ranjit was still alive and might have relocated to another city within Gujarat or perhaps a neighboring state. Digital footprints were also analyzed to narrow down the search area.
Traced to Gandhidham, Kutch
The breakthrough finally came when the Waghai Police received a specific tip-off: Ranjit Choudhary was hiding in Gandhidham, Kutch.
Upon receiving this vital intelligence, a team led by Waghai PSI M.S. Rajput was immediately dispatched to the distant district of Kutch. Finding one person in the bustling industrial town of Gandhidham was akin to finding a needle in a haystack.
However, with the help of local informants, the police pinpointed his exact location. Ranjit was found working as a laborer, living a quiet life under the radar. When the police approached him, he was stunned—he had never imagined that the law would catch up with him 13 years after he left Vapi.
Counseling the Lost Son
When the police finally made contact, Ranjit appeared changed, both physically and mentally. The exact reasons for his sudden departure from Vapi and his decision to cut off all ties for over a decade remain personal, but it was clear he had chosen to isolate himself.
Understanding the delicate nature of the situation, the Waghai Police did not just treat him as a case file. They provided him with counseling, explaining the emotional devastation his parents had endured.
After much persuasion and emotional support, Ranjit agreed to return. He was safely escorted back to the Waghai Police Station, bringing an end to his self-imposed exile.
Tears of Joy in Vanarchond
The news of Ranjit’s return spread like wildfire across Vanarchond village. It was as if Diwali had arrived early. The entire village gathered at the police station to witness the return of the boy who had gone missing from Vapi 13 years ago.
The moment Ranjit’s elderly parents saw their son, the dam of emotions broke. Tears streamed down their faces as they embraced the son they had almost given up for dead.
Witnessing this heart-touching reunion, even the police officers present could not hold back their emotions. Ranjit, overwhelmed by the love, apologized to his parents and promised never to leave them again.
Conclusion: A Triumph of Hope and Policing
This incredible story is a testament to the fact that it is never too late for a miracle. The Dang Police’s dedication under ‘Operation Milap’ has not just closed a file but has breathed new life into a family.
For the residents of Vapi and Dang, this incident serves as a reminder of the power of persistence. The boy who left as a student has returned as a grown man, but for his parents, he remains their beloved child. Ranjit will now begin a new chapter of his life in his homeland, surrounded by the family he once left behind.
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