Wed May 28 04:30:08 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Missing Kochi Teen Found in Thodupuzha; Police Investigate Potential Abduction**

**KOCHI, KERALA – May 28, 2025 (10:00 AM IST)** – A 13-year-old boy who disappeared from Elamakkara in Kochi, Kerala, on Tuesday has been located in Thodupuzha, Idukki district. Local police are currently investigating whether the boy was forcibly restrained.

The Elamakkara police initiated a search after the boy’s parents reported him missing when he failed to return home after attending an exam at his school on Tuesday morning. He was reportedly found in the company of a man near the Thodupuzha bus stand.

“Initial reports suggest that he was forcibly restrained,” stated sources within the Elamakkara police. “The Class 8 student is currently being brought back to the station. We can only confirm the nature of the situation after recording his statement.”

The boy’s family, upon realizing he was missing, had already checked with relatives, fearing he might have gone to their homes. The police launched a city-wide search, utilizing CCTV footage to track the boy’s movements. Footage showed him walking along a road near a mall in Edappally.

The boy’s parents have already arrived in Thodupuzha. The investigation is ongoing.

Read More