Malappuram, Kerala: Two Plus Two students from Devadar Higher Secondary School in Tanur, who were reported missing on Wednesday, have been traced to Mumbai, according to Kerala Police. The girls, identified as Fathima Shahada and Ashwathi, left home to attend an exam but never arrived at the school, triggering an extensive search operation.
CCTV Footage Provides Key Leads
Authorities obtained CCTV footage that showed the two girls in Panvel, Maharashtra, walking with a young man towards a beauty parlour. Reports suggest they got their hair trimmed before heading to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) railway station.
Investigation Timeline
- Last Known Location in Kerala:
- The girls were last seen at Tirur railway station in Kerala on Wednesday afternoon.
- In the footage, they were wearing different clothes, indicating a possible change of attire after leaving home in school uniforms.
- Their mobile phones remained active until 2 PM, with the last tower location detected near Kozhikode.
- Tracing the Phone Calls:
- Investigators found that both students had received calls from a SIM card registered in Edavanna, Malappuram.
- However, the current location of the SIM card was traced to Maharashtra, hinting at a pre-planned travel.
Police Action and Ongoing Investigation
Following these discoveries, Kerala Police intensified their probe and coordinated with Mumbai authorities. Officials are now working to bring the students back to Kerala safely. While the motive behind their disappearance remains unclear, police are investigating all possible angles, including external influence and the involvement of other individuals.
More updates on the case are expected as the investigation progresses.
