Brahmapur: A 24-year-old youth from Odisha’s Gajapati district, who went to Malaysia in search of employment over four years ago, has been missing for two years, prompting Paralakhemundi MLA Rupesh Kumar Panigrahi to seek urgent intervention from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his tracing and safe return.
Godani Rama Rao, son of Godani Venkata Rao of Madhusudanpur village under Gurandi police station, travelled to Malaysia on March 1, 2022, for employment after obtaining a Visa from the authorities concerned.
According to his family, all communication with him stopped on September 7, 2024, and repeated efforts to ascertain his whereabouts have failed. Godani’s last call from Malaysia was received by family members on 07-09-2024 through contact number 601176161796.
Concerned over the prolonged uncertainty surrounding the youth, MLA Panigrahi has written to the External Affairs Minister seeking an immediate inquiry through the Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur and the Ministry of External Affairs. He has urged the authorities to trace Rama Rao, ascertain his condition and ensure his safety and return to India.