Khopoli: 23-Year-Old MNC Employee Goes Missing, Motorcycle And Belongings Found Near Garmal Forest | VIDEO

Khopoli, October 7, 2026: An MNC employee, Rahul Sumit Mishra, vanished from the Garmal forest region off Khopoli's Link point, with his motorcycle, smartphone, bag, and shoes discovered early Wednesday. A combined search by the Khopoli police, Help Foundation, Shivdurg Mitra Mandal, and locals lasted twelve hours but yielded no sign of Mishra.

The 23-year-old, a Pune resident originally from Nagpur, had journeyed to Khopoli on Tuesday, staying at the Gagangiri Ashram after an online booking. He had informed family and roommate that he was embarking on a solo hiking expedition. On Wednesday, he reportedly set off on his motorcycle towards the Garmal forest. Mishra's bike was spotted along the road near the Link point by members of the public out for an early morning stroll.

His phone, bag, and footwear were also found close to the bike, prompting alarm over his current location. Following the discovery, the Help Foundation and Khopoli police launched a search operation, involving senior inspector Sachin Hire, members of the Help Foundation, Shivdurg Mitra Mandal, and local volunteers. The teams thoroughly combed the gorge and multiple areas, utilizing a drone for aerial scanning.

Gurunath Sathekar of the Help Foundation suggested the disappearance might not be accidental and that other factors could be at play. Authorities have registered a missing person's case and are continuing their investigation, with the Help Foundation potentially resuming the search if necessary.