A remarkable story of human resilience and police compassion unfolded in Nagpur when a 34-year-old man battling mental health issues traveled over 750 kilometers from a remote Andhra Pradesh village to visit the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh headquarters.
The Mysterious Arrival at RSS Headquarters
In early August this year, the Nagpur police made an unexpected discovery near Badkas Chowk in Mahal, the area housing the influential RSS headquarters. They found a man wandering aimlessly, speaking incoherently to passersby and repeatedly asking for directions to the Sangh head office.
Senior Inspector Ritesh Aher from Kotwali police station recalled the initial encounter: "We were naturally concerned seeing him loitering near the high-security RSS headquarters. His communication difficulties raised suspicions initially, but we quickly recognized his vulnerable state and mental health challenges."
Medical Intervention and Identity Discovery
Unable to determine the man's identity or background, the police took immediate action by admitting him to Mayo Hospital for psychiatric evaluation. Through patient efforts, officers gradually pieced together his story.
The investigation revealed he was formerly a technology professional from Guntur who had been struggling with severe mental health problems for nine years. His family, agricultural workers in Andhra Pradesh, hadn't filed a missing person report and lacked the financial means to travel to Nagpur.
"Once we identified his roots in Guntur, we conducted proper police verification. Understanding his family's financial constraints, we began coordinating with NGOs for assistance," explained Inspector Aher.
Recovery Journey and Family Reunion
Medical professionals diagnosed the man with severe mental disturbance and transferred him to a specialized mental health rehabilitation center at Khapri. As his treatment progressed, he was moved to the Karjat unit for more focused care.
During four months of intensive treatment that included medication and counseling, the man showed significant improvement. Rehabilitation staff gradually reconstructed his personal history and successfully contacted his family in Andhra Pradesh.
His parents confirmed that their son had left home suddenly, likely triggered by his mental health condition, but they couldn't afford to travel to Nagpur. The successful reunion was made possible through Mission Mukti, a collaborative initiative between CP Ravinder Singal's Nagpur Police and mental health organizations designed to trace and reunite missing persons with their families.
This week, after demonstrating substantial recovery, the man was safely returned to his parents in Guntur, closing a challenging chapter that began with an unexpected 750-kilometer journey and ended with a heartwarming family reunion.
