On July 20, 2018, the life of 26-year-old Male Mizra Baig, a student from Hyderabad, India, took a distressing turn when he was reported missing from his part-time job in the Bronx, New York. Baig, who had moved to the United States in 2015 to pursue higher education, was studying at the American College of Commerce and Technology in New Jersey. The day he disappeared, he had a lengthy and unsettling phone conversation with his mother, during which he expressed fear but did not elaborate on the
source of his distress. He had intended to confide in his younger brother, but subsequent attempts to reach him were unsuccessful as his phone went unanswered and was later turned off.
The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were mysterious. CCTV footage from the mobile store where he worked showed him leaving abruptly without informing any of his colleagues. His roommate in New Jersey later reported that when he tried calling Baig's phone, it rang and was answered, but no one spoke on the other end. An initial police check of his shared apartment revealed that his documents, including his passport, were missing. This led his family to believe that he may have been facing threats or harassment, possibly from an extortionist. In their desperation for answers, his family reached out to Indian government officials, including the Minister of External Affairs, to seek assistance in locating him.
After weeks of uncertainty and anguish for his loved ones, official reports confirmed that Mizra Baig had been found alive. His brother confirmed that Baig was safe and had willingly relocated to a different part of New Jersey for personal reasons. While the exact date and the specific details of his return remain vague, the news brought immense relief to his family. This case highlights the emotional turmoil and fear that families of missing persons endure. The overview of this case begins with a young man expressing fear and then vanishing, prompting an international effort to find him, and concludes with the positive, though not fully detailed, resolution of him being safely located.Last Seen: Jul 20, 2018
