Beyond duty: Delhi cop’s zeal, Facebook page helps reunite specially abled Karnataka man with family
The Mudhol police station in Kalaburagi registered a missing person case on May 10.
Delhi Police officer Ajay Kumar Jha, driven by his dedication to locating missing persons, launched the Facebook page "Mission Milap" three years ago to trace missing individuals, particularly those with disabilities. Jha, who is also a father of a person with special needs, has successfully reunited over 450 missing people with their families during his tenure. His relentless efforts extend beyond his official duties and jurisdiction.
On May 1, Shankarappa Narasappa Bichchal's family reached out to Jha on his Facebook page, reporting his disappearance from their village in Kalaburagi, Karnataka. Despite Shankarappa being missing for over 100 days, Jha took it upon himself to continue searching. He shared Bichchal's details across various social media groups and contacted shelter homes, ashrams, and religious institutions.
After nearly three-and-a-half months of searching, Jha and his team from the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit finally found Shankarappa's details on the Apna Ghar Ashram's website.
Upon verifying the details, Jha contacted Shankarappa's family on August 20, arranging a video call with his brother, Narayanappa, who identified his brother, leading to their emotional reunion. Shankarappa had left home with a keypad phone for a local temple, with his last known location in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. Jha's efforts have been hailed as miraculous by Bichchal's family, who refer to him as "God." Mission Milap, with 600 members, has been instrumental in helping reunite over 450 missing individuals.
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