Missing Assam Man Found in Bangladesh After 40 Years
Unexpected Reunion After Decades
An image of Krishna Bahadur Chetry
Jorhat, Oct 25: A resident of Jorhat district in Assam, who vanished nearly 40 years ago, has been located at a railway station in Bangladesh, providing a surprising twist to a family's long-standing mystery regarding his disappearance.
The individual, identified as Krishna Bahadur Chetry, was discovered at the Chapai Nawabganj railway station, where he had reportedly been living for an extended period.
Local inhabitants, noticing his presence, attempted to verify his identity. It is reported that he had written down his name, his father's name, Dil Bahadur Chetry, and his home address on a piece of paper.
This address led back to Garmur Itakhuli village in Jorhat district, Assam, revealing his familial ties.
For his relatives in Jorhat, this revelation has brought a mix of shock and confusion. They recounted that Chetry had gone missing when they were young, leaving them with scant information about his fate or whereabouts.
“It’s been 40 years since he disappeared. We were just children then. He doesn’t own any land here now. He had property before, but his elder brother sold it, and he has since passed away,” a family member shared.
The relative mentioned that the family had only heard that Chetry had left, without any clarity on the reasons behind his disappearance.
“I was stunned when I saw the news. We only knew he had left, but we had no idea where he went or what happened. My father’s name was written as Dil Bahadur Chetry. We weren’t even born then; we only heard that he went missing. Now, because my father’s name is mentioned, people are inquiring about him,” the relative explained.
Over the years, the family has lost many members. Chetry’s parents and siblings have passed away, and they no longer possess their ancestral home or land.
Only distant relatives remain in Itakhuli, making the possibility of his return emotionally significant yet practically challenging.
The relative noted that Chetry would be their elder cousin and recalled that their father had one son and six daughters. Chetry’s younger brother and elder sister have also died, with his sister passing away four years ago.
While individuals in Bangladesh are reportedly trying to assist Chetry in returning to Assam, his relatives expressed their inability to provide financial support for his journey or substantial help upon his return.
“If he wants to come back, we won’t be able to assist him because we are managing with limited resources ourselves,” the relative stated.
After nearly four decades apart, this discovery has reopened a chapter that the family knew little about. However, with many close relatives gone and the family facing financial difficulties, Chetry’s return to Assam remains uncertain.