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Pune businessman missing since Wednesday, police begin search
The Pashankar family has auto showrooms and petrol pumps in the city
Police have released photos of a city-based businessman who has been reported missing.The businessman, identified as Gautam Pashankar (65), is a resident of Modibaug area of Pune.
A complaint has been lodged by Pashankar’s son Kapil and a missing person’s case registered at Shivajinagar police station.The police have released photographs of the businessman from a location where he was last seen. “These are pictures from Wednesday, the day he was last seen. We urge people to reach out to us if they find or have seen anyone matching this description,” said sub inspector SP More of Shivajinagar police station who is conducting the search.
The police have also called several people who had come in contact with Pashankar on Wednesday -- including his driver who dropped him near his residence -- to get an idea of where he may have gone.
“The note claims that he intends to head outside the city to end his life. It says he blames himself for his recent decisions that have affected his family and children,” said PSI More.
“His phone is switched off. We have been trying to reach his phone,” said an official of Shivajinagar police station. The missing man is survived by his wife, daughter, son, and grandchildren.
The Pashankar family has auto showrooms and petrol pumps in the city.
