Almora Man Returns Home After 30 Years, Wife in Tears

April 3, 2026

Almora, Uttarakhand: In a heart‑touching turn of events from the Almora district of Uttarakhand, a man who had been missing for three decades returned home to his family, bringing tears of joy to his wife and villagers alike.

Reunion After Three Decades

In 1995, Mahipal Singh Rajwar, then a young father, left his Almora village in search of work and never returned. For 30 long years, his wife Meena Devi raised their daughter alone and endured social pressures without any news of her husband’s whereabouts.

Recognised Through Folk Music

The breakthrough came after a Kumaoni folk song video said locally to be “O Ghughuti” went viral on social media. A relative reportedly recognized Mahipal singing the familiar tune in the video, which ultimately led to his identification and the joyous reunion with his family.

Emotional Homecoming

Upon arriving home, Mahipal’s wife couldn’t contain her emotions and cried as she embraced him after three decades of separation. Neighbors and relatives gathered to witness the extraordinary moment, marking one of Almora’s most remarkable reunions in recent memory.