Indian woman goes missing in US after arranged marriage
What's the story
A 24-year-old Indian woman has gone missing in the United States just days after arriving for an arranged marriage. The incident took place in New Jersey, where Simran was last seen on June 20. Surveillance footage reviewed by Lindenwold police showed her checking her phone and seemingly waiting for someone before she vanished.
Investigation progress
Investigators looking into the possibility that Simran may traveled
The local police have launched an investigation into Simran's disappearance. The authorities said she did not appear to be in distress from the footage reviewed. Investigators are looking into the possibility that Simran may have traveled to the US under false pretenses, possibly using the arranged marriage as a cover for free travel.
Personal details
Simran doesn't speak English and has no known relatives
Simran doesn't speak English and has no known relatives in the United States, The New York Times reported. Her only phone is an international device that works only on Wi-Fi. Despite several attempts, authorities have been unable to contact any family members back in India regarding her whereabouts. "At this time there are no known family members in India to contact to obtain information on her possible whereabouts," Lindenwold police said on Thursday, as per Patch News.
Description details
Missing woman's description
Simran is described as five feet four inches tall, weighing around 68kg, with a small scar on her forehead. She was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a white T-shirt, black flip-flops, and small diamond-studded earrings. Anyone with information about her whereabouts has been asked to contact Lindenwold Police Detective Joe Tomasetti.