Arghyadeep Mandal

Arghyadeep Mandal, a student of Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Bengaluru, has been missing from his hostel since February 11 evening.

The 23-year-old student from western Assam’s Sapatgram in Dhubri district is a pharma student in the institute, Deccan Herald reported.

Arghyadeep’s maternal uncle, Ashim Mandal said his mobile was found switched off since around 8 pm on February 11, when his mother tried to contact him.

His friends there also failed to provide any information about his whereabouts.

Then his parents contacted the hostel officials the next day, who lodged a complaint with Bengaluru police.

“We are really worried,” Mandal said on Saturday.

Arghyadeep’s father Nirmal Kumar Mandal is was on his way to Bengaluru.

He has appealed everyone to immediately inform him about Arghyadeep’s whereabouts at his mobile number: 7399466500.

Arghyadeep’s friend Joydeep can be contacted at 8638787739.

Mandal also requested Bengaluru police to take urgent steps to trace Arghyadeep.