Assam woman seeks Sarma help to trace son missing in Arunachal
Himanta Biswa Sarma
, seeking his help in finding her son, Dr Debanjib Kumar Sharmah. The dentist has been missing since May 31 after embarking on a solo trip to Parashuram Kund in Arunachal Pradesh.
Pranati Sharmah expressed her deep concerns about the investigation's progress, pointing out the lack of CCTV footage, absence of witnesses, and the authorities' focus on what she calls an "unsubstantiated drowning theory."
"With great hope and aspiration, I write to the chief minister of Assam because I believe he is a leader who listens, who acts, and who stands by his people. As a proud Assamese, I have faith that he will not stay silent when a son of our soil goes missing," Pranati said.
Dr Debanjib, 45, disappeared during his visit to Parashuram Kund in Lohit district. The resort management reported him missing (MPR No. 03/25) at Wakro Police Station. His belongings, including his mobile phone, motorcycle keys, wallet, camera, and riding gear, were found untouched in his room, according to his family and friends.
After being hospitalized during her son's disappearance, Pranati has become even more determined to uncover the truth.
Despite numerous appeals to the authorities in Arunachal Pradesh and requests for a Special Investigation Team (SIT), the family has seen no significant progress.
She cited the recent case of Raja Raghuvanshi, where intervention from the chief ministers of Meghalaya and Madhya Pradesh was crucial. "When the leadership at the top intervenes, institutions respond," she said.
Drawing on her legal expertise, Pranati systematically outlined her concerns.
She reached out to Gauhati MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi and MLA Shri Atul Bora, and is now seeking a direct meeting with the Assam chief minister.
"We — his wife, his daughter, and I — deserve to know what happened to Dr. Debanjib," she wrote to the Assam CM. "We are not seeking sympathy. We are seeking truth."
Her resolve remains unshaken: "We will not give up till we find answers."
As 25 days have passed without any confirmed sightings or explanations, the family continues to push for an SIT to ensure a thorough investigation involving multiple agencies.
Earlier this month, Pranati wrote to Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu, expressing her distress and desperation, 10 days after the missing person report was filed by the owner of Tulow Resort regarding the mysterious disappearance of her son.
"Let it be placed on record that Debanjib, a highly qualified dentist and an individual of sound judgment, was known for his caution and aversion to water-related activities.
He always demonstrated responsible conduct and would not have recklessly ventured into any perilous situation on his own," she said.
Guwahati: In a heartfelt plea, an 82-year-old woman from Guwahati reached out to Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, seeking his help in finding her son, Dr Debanjib Kumar Sharmah. The dentist has been missing since May 31 after embarking on a solo trip to Parashuram Kund in Arunachal Pradesh.
Pranati Sharmah expressed her deep concerns about the investigation's progress, pointing out the lack of CCTV footage, absence of witnesses, and the authorities' focus on what she calls an "unsubstantiated drowning theory."
"With great hope and aspiration, I write to the chief minister of Assam because I believe he is a leader who listens, who acts, and who stands by his people. As a proud Assamese, I have faith that he will not stay silent when a son of our soil goes missing," Pranati said.
Dr Debanjib, 45, disappeared during his visit to Parashuram Kund in Lohit district. The resort management reported him missing (MPR No. 03/25) at Wakro Police Station. His belongings, including his mobile phone, motorcycle keys, wallet, camera, and riding gear, were found untouched in his room, according to his family and friends.
After being hospitalized during her son's disappearance, Pranati has become even more determined to uncover the truth.
Despite numerous appeals to the authorities in Arunachal Pradesh and requests for a Special Investigation Team (SIT), the family has seen no significant progress.
She cited the recent case of Raja Raghuvanshi, where intervention from the chief ministers of Meghalaya and Madhya Pradesh was crucial. "When the leadership at the top intervenes, institutions respond," she said.
Drawing on her legal expertise, Pranati systematically outlined her concerns.
She reached out to Gauhati MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi and MLA Shri Atul Bora, and is now seeking a direct meeting with the Assam chief minister.
"We — his wife, his daughter, and I — deserve to know what happened to Dr. Debanjib," she wrote to the Assam CM. "We are not seeking sympathy. We are seeking truth."
Her resolve remains unshaken: "We will not give up till we find answers."
As 25 days have passed without any confirmed sightings or explanations, the family continues to push for an SIT to ensure a thorough investigation involving multiple agencies.
Earlier this month, Pranati wrote to Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu, expressing her distress and desperation, 10 days after the missing person report was filed by the owner of Tulow Resort regarding the mysterious disappearance of her son.
"Let it be placed on record that Debanjib, a highly qualified dentist and an individual of sound judgment, was known for his caution and aversion to water-related activities. He always demonstrated responsible conduct and would not have recklessly ventured into any perilous situation on his own," she said.
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