A Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army, Pradeep Nigam, has been reported missing from the army campus in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district, prompting a large-scale search operation led by both military and civil authorities. The officer reportedly set out for a morning walk on June 2 but did not return, raising alarms about his whereabouts.
Following his absence, army personnel filed a missing complaint at the Cantonment Police Station later that same evening. The police swiftly registered a case and launched an extensive investigation aimed at locating the missing officer. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Lokesh Sinha confirmed the situation, emphasizing that every possible effort is being made to find Lt Col Nigam.
A Subedar Major alerted authorities to the situation, stating that Lt Col Nigam had not returned from his walk. “A case has been registered, and we have launched a search operation,” ASP Sinha informed reporters.
In the ongoing investigation, police are reaching out to individuals associated with Nigam, seeking information that could shed light on his last known whereabouts and possible walking route. “We are interrogating all the people associated with him and collecting technical and circumstantial evidence. Every effort is being made to trace him at the earliest,” Sinha added.
Lt Col Nigam, who hails from Gwalior district, was stationed at the Sagar army base and was known for his disciplined lifestyle. His abrupt disappearance has raised concerns among army officials and local authorities.
As the search intensifies, the situation is being closely monitored, and officials have not ruled out any possibilities regarding his disappearance. The community remains hopeful for a swift resolution as efforts continue to locate the missing officer.
