70-year-old man goes missing in Gwalior:Clothes and shoes found near old well; police ask family to wait instead of stepping up search

A 70-year-old man has gone missing in Gwalior, triggering panic among family members after his clothes and shoes were found near an old well a few hours later. The elderly man left his house around 2.30 am but has not been traced since. Clothes and shoes found near well A few hours later, on Monday afternoon, his shirt, handkerchief and shoes were found near an old marshy well located about half a kilometre from his home. Police and family members rushed to the spot after being informed. The family identified the clothes and footwear as belonging to the missing man. The missing person has been identified as Madanlal Savita, a resident of Nimbaji ki Khoh on AB Road in the Janakganj police station area. According to family members, he told his wife that he was stepping out to relieve himself but did not return. Search hampered by garbage and sludge Police attempted to search the well using a hook but could not retrieve anything due to heavy garbage and sludge inside. Family members have demanded that divers be deployed for a thorough search, while police have asked them to wait for some time. Family suspects fall into well The family suspects that Madanlal may have fallen into the well. They alleged that the search operation is not being carried out seriously and said that proper cleaning and inspection of the well could lead to findings. Son speaks about health issues Madanlal’s son, Prem Savita, said his father had been unwell for some time, was struggling with sleep and was also suffering from depression. With his belongings found near the well, the family fears that something untoward may have occurred.