PMC Employee Missing from Mangalwar Peth; Mother Suspects Abduction, Police Launch Search
PUNE: A 28-year-old employee of the Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) Health Department has gone missing under mysterious circumstances from the Mangalwar Peth area in Central Pune. Fearing foul play, his mother has lodged a formal complaint at the Gadital Police Chowki under Faraskhana Police Station, suspecting that her son may have been abducted by unidentified persons.
The missing youth has been identified as Prithvi Gopal Rajodiya (28), a resident of 158, Shramiknagar, Mangalwar Peth, Pune.
Background of the Incident
According to the statement recorded on October 5, 2026, by his mother, Bharti Gopal Rajodiya (50), Prithvi secured compassionate employment in the PMC Health Department following his father’s demise a decade ago. He was primarily posted in the Baner area. However, his family stated that he had remained absent from duty for nearly six months and had stayed away from his parental residence for almost two months prior to the incident.
On the evening of September 5, 2026, at around 6:00 PM, Prithvi returned to his Mangalwar Peth residence. After spending roughly two hours inside, he picked up his mobile phone and walked out barefoot. He has remained untraceable ever since.
Failed Attempts to Contact
Following his departure, frantic calls from his family went unanswered. His mother reached out to relatives, including Aman Salunkhe, and contacted Prithvi’s wife, Roshani Valmiki, who resides in Ambernath. With no positive leads and his phone remaining unreachable, the family approached law enforcement authorities to register an official report.
Physical Description Issued by Police
Police have circulated the physical description of Prithvi Gopal Rajodiya to assist in tracing his whereabouts:
Age: 28 years
Height: Approximately 5 feet 6 inches
Complexion: Fair
Physique: Sturdy / well-built
Hair & Facial Features: Long black hair, oval face
Attire at the time of disappearance: Blue T-shirt, black half-pants, barefoot
Languages Spoken: Fluent Marathi and Hindi
The inquiry is being supervised by Investigating Officer Police Head Constable Raut (Badge No. 6776) of Faraskhana Police Station. Authorities have appealed to citizens who possess any information regarding the missing person to contact Faraskhana Police Station.