Port Blair, Dec. 16: On 14/12/2022 at 03:45 PM information was received at Police Station Swaraj Dweep regarding missing of one lady in forest near Kalapatthar beach named Ankita Suryavanshi (29 yrs) D/O Ajay Kumar Singh, who came here on tour from Allahabad, UP alongwith her parent. In response to this, a team of PS Swaraj Dweep immediately swung into action led by I/c PS SI Issac Nixon.

A Police team consisting of SI Sumit Singh, HC P Usman, HC(D) Krishna Bahadur, PC Jaffar, PC Nirmal Bairagi, PC(D) Titnus Tirkey along with villagers of Naya basti began the search at 05:00 PM in the dense forest around Kalapatthar beach area. They relentlessly searched throughout the night and finally spotted the lady in morning 06:00 AM on 15/12/2022 deep in the forest, 13 hours after the search had began. Thereafter the lady was reunited with her family after a medical examination at HWC Swaraj Dweep. Firm resolve and tenacity of Andaman Police was duly appreciated by the girl's father, who wrote a detailed testimonial in appreciation.

This reinforces the commitment of Andaman and Nicobar Police to ensure safety and security of tourists.

The general public is requested to share information pertaining to any crime or other illegal activities to Police at 112, 03192-232100 & 03192-233077. The identity of the informant will be kept secret.