Techie missing for 8 days; family fears foul play

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: A 37-year-old softwa re eng i neer, Vipin Gupta, has gone missing for eight days. Originally from Lucknow, Vipin has been living in Bengaluru with his wife and two children for a few years now, while working at Manyatha Tech Park.

Speaking with News Trail, the police stated that the reason behind his disappearance remains unclear. His wife suspects foul play, fearing that he may have been abducted for money.

Her concerns intensified after a significant withdrawal of Rs 2.80 lakh was made from his account shortly after he left home. According to the FIR, on August 4 around 1 pm, Vipin left home without informing his wife about his destination.

He took his Kawasaki bike and was last seen wearing a t-shirt. Since then, he has not returned home, and his whereabouts remain unknown. His phone has been switched off since he left, further deepening the mystery.

The police have been examining CCTV footage from surrounding roads in an attempt to trace his movements after he left home.

Following her husband's disappearance, Vipin's wife filed a missing person complaint with the Kodigehalli Police Station. She has appealed to the public on social media, requesting help in locating her husband.

The police have launched an investigation, and are considering the possibility that Vipin may have gone on a biking tour, as he is known to enjoy such activities.

However, they are exploring all leads. The police have urged the public to report any information that could help in locating Vipin Gupta.