Kalipada Banik

A 78-year-old man from West Bengal named Kalipada Banik has been reported missing while traveling to visit Taj Mahal at Agra by Bus. He got separated from his wife and other passengers during a stop at a roadside at Agra and has not been found since. His family is urging anyone with information about his whereabouts and his safe return.

Place of missing Parking ground of (west gate) Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Last seen at Parking ground of (west gate) Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Age 78 years
Height 5'2"Complexion MediumHair GrayEyes Black Dress wearing White dhoti and kurta

At the time of missing, he has no mobile phone and no money with him. And he is not able to speak Hindi or English. He is a native Bengali speaker and can only communicate in local Bengali dilect.
Kalipada Banik is physically very weak due to his age and and has a heart condition. He requires daily medication for this.
In this situation, his family is very fearful about his health and safety. particularly he has been missing for over 1 month now.
There is also missing person case registered at the Uttar Pradesh Paryatan Police Station. (case number: 0002/2025). But the police have not been able to find him yet. His family is offering a reward of ₹50,000 for any information leading to his safe return.
If you have any information, please contact the family or the local authorities at the provided contact numbers.

Family Contacts

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Contact Tourist Police Station, Agra

+91 9454402764

Contact Taj Security, Agra

+91 9454401238

How to help us find him?

If you are in the area near Taj Mahal, Agra, please keep an eye out for Kalipada Banik. If you see him, please take a picture and share it with the family or the local authorities.
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