Missing for 15 years, Himachal man reunites with family thanks to viral video
After vanishing 15 years ago on his way to Tripura for his first posting in the General Reserve Engineer Force, Baldev from Himachal Pradesh has finally made it home—15 years later.
His family spotted him in a Facebook video shot in Rajasthan and immediately traveled there to bring him back.
The story has caught attention for showing just how powerful social media can be.
How did this all happen?
Baldev spent nine years living at a cow shelter in Haryana before being taken in by a family in Rajasthan.
They filmed him talking about places back home, and that clip ended up online—eventually reaching his sister-in-law.
That's when the pieces clicked, leading to the emotional reunion.
Homecoming feels
When Baldev returned to Ghirtholi village, people welcomed him with music and traditional rituals.
Even though he's dealing with some memory loss, he recognized close relatives and friends who supported him during his long absence.
It was a moving reminder of how community—and sometimes the internet—can help bring people back together.