Vinay Dessai, a 44-year-old resident of Xelvona, has been reported missing after he went for a Holi celebration with his family at the Zuari River in Baga Xelvona. The family had gathered for a party and a bath to mark the festive occasion when Vinay went missing while he was bathing. The family noticed something was wrong when they emerged from the river and discovered that Vinay was missing. Despite efforts to locate him, the search operation remains ongoing, with officials from the Curchorem police and fire brigade involved in the rescue efforts.
The search was temporarily halted yesterday due to the onset of nightfall but resumed today in the hope of finding any trace of Vinay. The authorities have been working tirelessly to locate the missing person, but as of now, there have been no significant updates on his whereabouts.
The community is deeply concerned, and the family is anxiously awaiting news of his recovery. With the search still underway, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the efforts to locate Vinay Dessai. The entire situation has cast a shadow over the festive celebrations, and the missing person’s family is understandably distressed.
Vinay's friend, Manoj Naik, shared, "The fire brigade, along with local residents from Vinay's village, is diligently searching for him and remains hopeful for a quick discovery".