TOI reported that despite hectic exercise by the police of three states including UP, Bihar and Jharkhand, missing industrialist and coal tycoon Mr Anil Agrawal was traceless even on third day on Saturday.

Mr Agrawal, who hailed from Hazaribag district in Bihar, lived in Sant Raghuvar Nagar Colony in Sigra with his wife. His brother, parents and other family members dwell in Hazaribagh. This family owns several cement factories and they are also involved in coal trade.

The family had plans for beginning a new cement factory. To discuss the same plan, Mr Anil had left home by his luxurious vehicle three days back for Hazaribagh. But, when he reached near Hazaribagh, his two mobile phones and also the mobile phone of his driver got mysteriously switched off. When he did not reach Hazaribagh till late night and could not be contacted on his mobile numbers, his family members approached local police.

Taking a serious note of their complaint, DIG Ram Kumar ordered Sigra police to lodge a complaint. IG, Range, RP Singh said the police of Bihar and Jharkhand were also contacted immediately.

The Special Operation Group and Special Task Force of state police also swung into action. Singh said the case had been transferred to Bihar police and despite all efforts Anil, his driver and vehicle were traceless till Saturday evening. As the police have not received a report by his family regarding any extortion call, it is proving difficult for them to confirm whether it is a case of kidnapping.

They are of the view that until Mr Anil is rescued or any phone call for ransom is made, it is difficult to say that he has been kidnapped. In view of the crime history of this region, the police are not taking the matter lightly. It might be mentioned here that leading coal tycoon and treasurer of Vishwa Hindu Parishad Nand Kishore Rungta was kidnapped over a decade back and is still traceless.

(Sourced from TOI)