The former chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), K.S. Sudarshan, went missing in Mysore on Friday after going for a morning walk, but was subsequently traced.
Mr. Sudarshan, 81, had come to the city to participate in a private function on August 1 and was staying with his brother Ramesh.
Mr. Sudarshan left the house around 5.30 a.m., but did not return even by 8 a.m. Mr. Ramesh lodged a complaint with the police.
As the news of Mr. Sudarshan’s “disappearance” spread, a large number of RSS activists and local leaders gathered at the house.
Search teams
Commissioner of Police K.L. Sudheer constituted a team to search for him, and RSS activists too formed their own search teams.
It transpired that Mr. Sudarshan, who suffers from dementia, had walked to Kesare and lost his way.
The Commissioner told reporters that Mr. Sudarshan stepped into a house at Rajendra Nagar and sought permission to rest for a while. In the meantime, the resident of the house, Ashok, saw on TV the “missing” news. When Mr. Sudarshan identified himself, Mr. Ashok informed the police, who rushed to the spot and brought Mr. Sudarshan back to his brother’s residence.
Mr. Sudheer said Mr. Sudarshan was a resident of Bhopal and has been given Z category security. But his visit to Mysore was not intimated to the local police.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
Support Quality Journalism.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper, crossword and print.
A letter from the Editor
Dear subscriber,
Thank you!
Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.
The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.
We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Suresh Nambath
Please Email the Editor