Two Japanese tourists visiting Jaipur have gone missing, police confirmed on Tuesday. The men — identified as Yuma Toyoda and Hibiki Shiba (both 25) arrived in India earlier this month and reached Jaipur from New Delhi on February 7 as part of their trip itinerary. (turn0news6)
According to Ashok Nagar police, the tourists had hired a taxi and were dropped at a restaurant in Ashok Nagar on the evening of February 7. CCTV footage shows them leaving the eatery on foot just five minutes afterward, but they never returned to their hotel and have not been seen since. Their luggage was reportedly left in the taxi, raising concerns. (turn0news1)
The taxi driver, worried when they failed to return or contact him by the next morning, filed a missing persons complaint with police. Officers have begun reviewing CCTV camera footage from multiple locations, including the restaurant and the hotel, in an effort to trace their movements. (turn0news1)
Ashok Nagar Station House Officer Moti Lal Sharma said the investigation is ongoing and that police are checking whether the tourists reached their hotel or went elsewhere after leaving the restaurant. Law enforcement is also trying to obtain phone data and contact information to aid the search. No trace of the two has been found so far. (turn0news1)
The disappearance of foreign visitors has drawn attention to tourist safety in Rajasthan’s capital, a city known for its historical landmarks and vibrant tourism. Authorities have urged local businesses and residents to share any information that could assist in locating the missing tourists.
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