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First Post
5 hours ago
- First Post
The curious case of missing Indian woman who went to US for arranged marriage
Simran, a 24-year-old Indian woman, mysteriously vanished in New Jersey, the US, just days after arriving for an arranged marriage earlier this month. Those familiar with the case say that Simran has no known relatives in the US and does not speak English. She was last seen checking her phone and looking around, seemingly waiting for someone read more Surveillance footage reviewed by Lindenwold police showed Simran standing alone, checking her phone, and appearing to wait for someone. Image courtesy: X A 24-year-old Indian woman named Simran has mysteriously vanished in the United States , just days after she arrived for what was reportedly an arranged marriage, according to authorities in New Jersey. As reported by the New York Post (NYP), Simran landed in the US on June 20 and was reported missing on June 26. The case is currently being investigated by police in Lindenwold, Camden County. Police say Simran has no known relatives in the country and does not speak English. She was carrying only one phone—an international device that works solely when connected to Wi-Fi. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD So what exactly happened to Simran? What have investigators found so far? Here's what we know. Tracing Simran's last known moments Simran was last seen shortly after arriving in New Jersey from India on June 20. Surveillance footage reviewed by Lindenwold police showed her standing alone, checking her phone, and appearing to wait for someone. Officers noted that she did not appear to be in distress in the video. She was officially reported missing five days later, on June 26. Police later confirmed that Simran had travelled to the United States for what was believed to be an arranged marriage. However, authorities are also looking into another possibility, that the arranged marriage may have been a pretext to secure free airfare to the US, according to The New York Post. Those close to the investigation said she had no relatives in the US and does not speak English well, which has made matters more difficult. Authorities have reportedly tried to contact Simran's family in India several times since her disappearance, but have not been successful. They have urged anyone with information to come forward and contact the Lindenwold Police Department immediately. Image courtesy: X At the time she was last seen, Simran was wearing grey sweatpants, a white T-shirt, black flip-flops, and small diamond earrings. Authorities have reportedly tried to contact her family in India several times since her disappearance, but have not been successful. 'At this time, there are no known family members in India to contact to obtain information on her possible whereabouts,' Lindenwold police said on Thursday, as reported by Patch News. So far, foul play has not been confirmed in Simran's case. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward and contact the Lindenwold Police Department immediately. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This came after a high-profile case emerged in March, 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student and Indian citizen, went missing during a spring break trip at the Riu Republic Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Despite a massive multi-agency search effort, including an Interpol Yellow notice, there have been no signs of Sudiksha Konkani, the missing University of Pittsburgh student. Image courtesy: X After days of extensive searching, her parents said they believed she had drowned while visiting the beach. Konanki was last seen on March 6. The last person to see her was 22-year-old Joshua Riibe , a university student from Minnesota. According to him, they were swept into the water by a wave, and after helping her out, he lost sight of her. He was detained and questioned by authorities, but later allowed to leave. Following a trial that lasted over five hours, Judge Edwin Rijo ruled that Riibe, who remains classified as a witness in the case, should receive full rights under Dominican law and would face no restrictions on his movement. With input from agencies
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Who is Simran, Indian woman who disappeared after arriving in US for arranged marriage? Everything we know
An Indian woman, 24, mysteriously disappeared after arriving in the United States for an arranged marriage, New Jersey authorities have said. Simran Simran arrived in the US on June 20, the New York Post reported, citing police. Surveillance footage found by police showed her looking at her phone and appearing to wait for someone. Who is Simran, Indian woman who vanished after arriving in US for marriage? (Lindenwold Police Department/ Facebook) Lindenwold, NJ, police, said Simran did not appear to be worried or distressed in the video. Her international phone works only via Wi-Fi. Not much is known about Simran at this time as police have not been able to reach her relatives in India. While investigators were told Simran came to the United States for an arranged marriage, they believe that it is possible that may not have had an intention to get married, and may have simply wanted a free trip to America. Simran has been described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds. She has a small scar on the left side of her forehead, and was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a white T-shirt, black flip flops, and small diamond-studded earrings. Simran does not have any relatives in the US, and does not speak English. This incident comes just a couple of months after 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, an Indian student at the University of Pittsburgh, vanished from a Punta Cana beach. Days after a massive search, her parents said they believe she drowned during her spring break in the Dominican Republic. Konanki was last seen on March 6 at the Riu Republic Resort in Punta Cana while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. Joshua Riibe, a 22-year-old St. Cloud University student in Minnesota and the last known person to have seen Konanki, was held for questioning, but eventually allowed to leave. After a trial lasting more than five hours, Judge Edwin Rijo ruled that Riibe, who is classified as a witness in the disappearance case, should have full rights under Dominican law and no restrictions on his movement.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Indian woman goes missing in US, days after arriving for 'arranged marriage'
A 24-year-old Indian woman visiting the United States for her marriage has reportedly gone missing. The woman, identified as Simran Simran, has no relatives in the country and cannot speak English, a New York Post report said. 24-year-old Simran Simran was visiting the US for her marriage, police said.(New York Post attributes pictures to Lindenwold Police Department/Facebook) She was reportedly in the US for her arranged marriage and arrived on June 20, but was reported missing five days later. As per investigators, it is possible that the woman had "no intention" to marry, but just wanted a trip to America. According to a report from the Daily Voice, Simran Simran was visiting New Jersey. As the investigation continues, it remains unclear as to where Simran comes from in India. Furthermore, police officials have been unable to connect with her relatives back home. Also Read: What happened to Indian student on Dominican beach? Here's what investigators say According to police, she was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, gray sweatpants, black slippers, and diamond-studded earrings. The Lindenwold Police Department also accessed some surveillance footage in which Simran can be seen looking at her phone, waiting for someone. She did not seem stressed in the video, police said. Simran stands 5 feet four inches tall, weighs around 68 kgs, and has a faint scar on the left side of her forehead. Her phone only works on a WiFi connection. Lindenwold Police Detective Joe Tomasetti is handling the case, and details related to Simran's whereabouts should be directed to him. Also Read: 3 Punjab men, who went missing in Iran, rescued
New York Post
2 days ago
- New York Post
Indian woman vanishes after arriving in US for an arranged marriage
A 24-year-old Indian woman vanished days after arriving in the United States for an arranged marriage, authorities said this week. . Simran Simran's flight from India arrived on June 20, according to police. Surveillance footage discovered cops apparently shows the woman looking at her phone and seemingly waiting for someon. Lindenwold, NJ, Police, who first learned Simran Simran was missing on Wednesday, said she didn't appear to be in distress in the video. Police say Simran Simran, 24, vanished after arriving in NJ for an arranged marriage. Lindenwold Police Department/ Facebook Investigators were told she had come here for the arranged marriage — but it was also possible she had no intention to marry, and merely wanted a free trip to America, police said. Simran stands 5 feet 4 inches tall and is said to weigh about 150 pounds and has a small scar on the left side of her forehead. She was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a white T-shirt, black flip flops, and small diamond-studded earrings. She has no relatives living in the states, and speaks no English. Her international phone only works via Wi-Fi. Simran has no relatives in the states, and doesn't speak English. Lindenwold Police Department/ Facebook Police have also been unable to reach relatives in India. Information on Simran's whereabouts should be directed to Lindenwold Police Det. Joe Tomasetti, cops said.
