Aspiring Medical Student Leaves Home For 5 Years Saying, ‘Don’t Want To Study Further’

Kota: Rajendra Meena, 19, from Gangarampur’s Bamanwas, was preparing for the medical entrance exam NEET in Kota. However, he decided to leave. He wrote to his parents saying he has Rs 8,000 in his pocket and was leaving home for five years. He promised to call once a year.

According to the police, Jagdish Meena, Rajendra’s father, has filed a missing report. The family learnt about his disappearance when they received a message from Rajendra on their mobile, NDTV reported.

“I am leaving home and I do not wish to further my education,” Rajendra’s message read. “I have ₹ 8,000 with me and will be gone for five years. I will sell my mobile phone and break the SIM card. Please tell mother not to worry about me. I will not take any wrong steps. I have everyone’s numbers with me. If needed, I will call. I will definitely call once a year.”

According to Rajendra’s father, the student had gone missing on May 6. He had left his paying guest accommodation in Kota at 1.30 pm. After receiving his message, his family members began searching for him before filing a missing person complaint with the police.