Mangaluru: A woman who had been missing for nearly 28 years was finally reunited with her family, thanks to the efforts of Snehalaya and Shraddha Foundation. Chaitali, also known as Kanchanmala Lai, was welcomed back by her husband, children, and brothers after being separated from them for almost three decades.

Chaitali’s two sons had lost hope of ever seeing their mother again. One of them is an army officer in Amritsar, while the other works in Silchar. They were overwhelmed with emotion when they saw their mother alive and well.

Snehalaya rescued Chaitali on September 13, 2023, and worked hard to identify her. Since there were no personal details available, the team made several attempts, including using social media, to trace her family. On November 25, 2024, she was transferred to Shraddha Foundation. Finally, a woman recognized Chaitali’s family members, leading to the long-awaited reunion.

This heartwarming reunion was made possible by the relentless efforts of Snehalaya and Shraddha Foundation. Snehalaya has so far helped reunite more than 1,490 missing persons with their families across India. The organization is widely appreciated for its dedicated work in bringing families together, regardless of caste, language, or religion.

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New Delhi (PTI): A wanted criminal carrying a Rs 15,000 reward was arrested following a brief exchange of fire near southeast Delhi's Amar Colony, police said on Tuesday.

According to the police, information was received that Mohammad Rizwan, who is wanted by Uttar Pradesh Police, was in Amar Colony area, and a trap was laid to intercept him.

However, when the police team attempted to apprehend Rizwan, he opened fire in a desperate bid to escape.

The team retaliated and Rizwan sustained a bullet injury in his right leg, and was subsequently overpowered by the police team, a senior officer said.

He was immediately taken into custody and provided medical assistance.

Police said Rizwan had come to Delhi with the intention of committing a crime, but was apprehended before he could execute his plan.

A case has been registered under relevant provisions, and further investigation is underway to ascertain his involvement in other criminal cases, the officer said.