In the fall of 2008, a young man named Sahil Sharma, a 20-year-old international student from India, was living in Surrey, British Columbia, and building a future for himself. He was studying Information Technology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, residing with his aunt and uncle in the Newton area of Surrey for two years. Described as a bright and quiet individual, Sahil was in his second year as a Computer Information Systems student and was reportedly in good standing at the university.
On November 13, 2008, a day that began like any other, Sahil left his home to attend classes, carrying with him a significant amount of cash, $4,000, intended to pay for his tuition. That day, he successfully paid his fees, attended his classes, met with friends, and even spoke with a career counsellor to plan for his upcoming semester, showing no signs of distress or any intention of leaving his life behind.
As the evening approached on November 13th, Sahil's movements were last captured by surveillance cameras. He was seen leaving the Kwantlen campus at approximately 6:20 p.m., wearing a brown or beige jacket, blue jeans, a grey sweater with red stripes on the neck, and green shoes. He was about 5'6' tall and weighed around 143 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He had a slight beard, and his left ear was pierced. A notable characteristic was a tattoo on his right forearm of the word 'RAM' written in Hindi symbols. He was also carrying a backpack that contained a laptop. After he walked away from the university grounds that evening, Sahil Sharma seemingly vanished without a trace.
In the days and weeks that followed, a heart-wrenching search began. Sahil's distraught parents and siblings traveled from India to Surrey, desperately seeking any information that could lead to their son's whereabouts. The police investigation delved into his life, finding no indication that he was involved in any drug activity or had any medical issues. There was nothing to suggest he was unhappy, suicidal, or wanted to disappear. His passport, bank account, and cell phone showed no activity after his disappearance. His family mentioned he had become close with a new friend named Mickey about a week before he went missing; this individual was reportedly with Sahil when he paid his tuition but was later cleared by police. Despite the extensive efforts of his family and law enforcement, no solid leads have ever emerged to explain what happened to Sahil. The case grew cold, leaving a family with unanswered questions and the enduring pain of not knowing the fate of their beloved son. To this day, the disappearance of Sahil Sharma remains an unsolved mystery, a story of a young man with a promising future who was last seen on a university campus and was never heard from again.Last Seen: Nov 13, 2008
