After 40 days, the missing KRIDL engineer was traced to Mumbai

Deputy Executive Engineer Parvez Dharwad (34) of Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL), who went missing after leaving for Bengaluru on September 13, was traced to Mumbai by the Gadag police.

According to the police, Mr. Parvez was found near the Bandra railway station on October 22 after an extensive search in Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. A police team brought him to Gadag for questioning. He was found to be in good health and was handed over to his relatives after investigation, police said.

A missing person case was registered at Betageri Extension police station on the complaint of his father Jaffersab Dharwad. Mr. Parvez told his family that he was traveling to Bengaluru for an official meeting but did not return.

The disappearance attracted attention after reports that a note allegedly left by Mr Parvez referred to a lack of government funds and a delay in payment for completed work. The release reportedly cited pressure from suppliers over outstanding fees. These allegations formed part of the concerns surrounding the case, although the circumstances of his disappearance have not yet been established.

The Gadag police have formed special investigation teams under Deputy Superintendent of Police Murtuza Qadri. Investigators gathered technical information and followed leads in several states before tracking him to Mumbai.

The Gudag Superintendent of Police appreciated the investigation team for their persistent efforts in locating the missing engineer. Police are expected to establish the circumstances that led to Mr Parvez’s disappearance through further investigations.

Published – 25 Oct 2026 0:49 IST