Jul 03, Kathmandu - Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-6, Matyari, Kailali – A 13-year-old boy has gone missing from his home, triggering a search operation by local authorities.

According to Kailali District Police Office, Ridam Kumar, the son of Jagat Kumar, left his house around 6 a.m. on Asar 20 (Nepali calendar), claiming he was going to school. Since then, he has not returned home.

Despite efforts by family members and relatives to locate him at possible places, no contact has been established with the boy, police said.

The police describe Ridam as having wheat-colored skin, approximately 4 feet tall, with short black hair.

Authorities are actively searching for the boy and have urged the public to provide any information or contact the nearest police station or Kailali District Police Office if they have any details regarding his whereabouts.