Panic gripped the VIP Road in the Koh-e-Fiza area of Bhopal late Monday night after a 30-year-old man was suspected to have jumped into the Upper Lake, leaving his abandoned car near the Raja Bhoj statue. A purported suicide note recovered from the vehicle triggered a massive search operation, while videos of the incident went viral on social media.
Discovery of the Vehicle and Note
According to police, an unattended car was found parked on VIP Road around 1:30 am. During inspection, officers recovered a handwritten suicide note from inside the vehicle. The discovery prompted immediate action from the authorities.
Search Operation Launched
Upon receiving information, Koh-e-Fiza police reached the spot and launched a search operation with the assistance of divers from the Bhopal Municipal Corporation. The search continued throughout Tuesday, but no trace of the missing man was found until late evening. The operation involved thorough scouring of the lake area, but results remained elusive.
Background of the Missing Man
Police identified the missing man as a resident of Neelbad who works in a private company. His father runs a medical store in the city. Family members informed the police that he had been staying at his maternal uncle's house for the past four days following a dispute with his wife. Before going missing, he allegedly sent a farewell message to his cousin, prompting relatives to search for him.
Family's Reaction and Doubts
When family members reached VIP Road, they found the abandoned car and the note. Suspecting that he may have jumped into the lake, they began searching the area and questioned passersby. However, police stated that no eyewitness has come forward to confirm that he jumped into the water. The incident drew a large crowd to the spot before police initiated the search operation.
Ongoing Investigation
Police said all angles are being investigated. Family members have expressed doubts over the suicide theory and believe that the man may have left the area on his own and could be elsewhere. Authorities are continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
