A miraculous turn of events has Jharkhand police gearing up for a cross-country mission to reunite a family torn apart by a child’s innocent mistake. At seven, Raja Gope from Sonua village boarded the wrong train and ended up in Kerala. Thirteen years later, at 20, he’s ready to return home.
The separation occurred during a family trip when young Raja, in the excitement of travel, lost track of his father and climbed aboard an unknown train. Destiny carried him to Kannur, where he was taken under the wing of child welfare services. His family, devastated, reported him missing but leads dried up over the years.
Fate intervened via a Kerala NGO that identified Raja through background checks and tipped off West Singhbhum authorities. SP Amit Renu praised the seamless teamwork: ‘We’ve confirmed his identity and family location. A team departs soon.’
Key figures like DSP Vinod Kumar and Sonua SHO Shashi Bala Bhengra spearheaded communications with Kerala’s CWC. The escort team includes station representatives and child welfare officers to ensure a smooth handover post-documentation.
This narrative of loss and rediscovery captivates the nation, highlighting police commitment beyond duty. As Raja’s return nears, it renews faith in systems designed to protect the vulnerable. The family’s wait ends not with despair, but with the promise of embraces long overdue.