Washington DC: The family of Siddhant Vitthal Patil, who went missing in the USA after he took a trip to the Glacier National Park in Montana have urged the Indian government to help them get more details on his whereabouts. Patil who was working in San Jose had taken a trip to Glacier Park when he was reported missing.
Patil's maternal uncle, Pritesh Chaudhari in Pune says that he had sent Siddhant's last location update to the Indian consulate in Seattle, but they said that he is 'presumed to be dead'. The maternal uncle says he has provided all the information to the embassy.
"Siddhant's parents are in shock. I am coordinating with the Indian embassy in Seattle. I shared his last location updates received from his Apple watch and mobile Phone with the embassy and also talked to his friend," he said.
Chaudhari said he requested the embassy for a thorough investigation into the case but is yet to receive a response.
"I feel helpless on seeing the mail that states Siddhant is presumed to be dead. I got to know of an NGO worker and he is helping me as much as possible," he said.
Chaudhari urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take the matter up with the US government. He added that they still hope that Siddhant is alive.
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