12-year-old boy goes missing near Uthangarai

A 12-year-old boy identified as Sanjay has gone missing near Uthangarai in Krishnagiri district after reportedly seeking a lift on a motorcycle to attend his tuition class.According to the information available, the boy left for tuition after getting a lift from a motorcyclist but did not return home for several hours. Concerned over his absence, his parents searched for him with the help of relatives and acquaintances but could not trace him. The parents subsequently lodged a complaint with the police, who have launched a search operation to locate the boy. Police are examining CCTV footage from routes the boy is believed to have travelled and investigating the identity of the person who gave him the lift, his possible whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.It is not yet known whether the boy was abducted or went missing under other circumstances. The incident has caused concern among residents and the boy’s family.