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Hyderabad student goes ‘missing’ in US; family gets ‘ransom’ call

Abdul's parents requested the Union government to take the necessary measures to locate and bring back their son safely.

BySouth First Desk

Published Mar 21, 2024 | 7:00 AMUpdatedMar 21, 2024 | 7:00 AM

Hyderabad student goes 'missing' in the US, family receives 'ransom' call. (iStock)

A 25-year-old student from Hyderabad, studying in the US, has gone missing there since 7 March and his family said they received a $1,200 “ransom” call. Mohammed Abdul of Nacharam went to Cleveland University for a Masters in IT in May 2023 and lives in Cleveland, his family said. They sought the Centre’s assistance in getting him back home.

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