Concerns Rise as 21-Year-Old Woman Goes Missing in Bengaluru
Missing Case of Sumi Das Raises Alarm
Missing woman Sumi Das
Tamulpur, July 2: A 21-year-old woman from the Tamulpur district of Assam has been unaccounted for in Bengaluru for almost a week, prompting her family to call for government assistance in locating her amidst rising concerns regarding the safety of migrant workers outside their home state.
The woman, Sumi Das, hails from Harinchora village, situated near the Bhutan border in Tamulpur district.
She relocated to Bengaluru several months ago to work for a private firm and provide financial support to her family.
Her family reported that Sumi has been missing since Friday, but they were only notified of her absence on Sunday by three young women who shared her rented accommodation.
Upon learning of the situation, her father promptly filed a missing person report at the Kumarikata Police Station.
He expressed his distress, stating, "I was informed on Sunday by the girls, although she had gone missing on Friday. After learning about it, I lodged a complaint at Kumarikata Police Station. I appeal to the government to help us find my daughter, whether alive or dead."
The incident has caused significant worry among her family and the local community, with fears that she may have become a victim of a criminal organization.
A local resident mentioned that Sumi had received skill training in Assam before initially working in Tamil Nadu. She moved to Bengaluru in January after securing a new job and had been thriving until her sudden disappearance.
"We are uncertain if she has fallen into the hands of criminals or if she eloped with someone. We urge the government to locate her and ensure her safe return," the resident added.
This case has highlighted the risks faced by migrant workers from Assam who travel to other states in search of better job opportunities.
Every year, numerous young individuals from Assam migrate to southern and western India for employment in various sectors, including manufacturing, hospitality, construction, and services.
According to industry estimates reported by a national publication in May, approximately 13 million migrant workers from northern and eastern India are employed in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
Data from the Centre for Migration and Inclusive Development (CMID) indicates that Kerala alone employs around four million migrant workers, with nearly 70 percent originating from West Bengal and Assam.
As of now, the police have not released an official statement regarding the woman's disappearance, and further updates are anticipated.