Mystery of the Missing Lawyer: Archana Tiwari Found at Indo-Nepal Border

Archana Tiwari, a lawyer and civil judge aspirant from Madhya Pradesh, went missing on a train trip to Katni from Indore. After nearly two weeks of search, she was located in Lakhimpur Khiri near the Nepal border. Her disappearance raised suspicions of human trafficking.

In a dramatic turn of events, Archana Tiwari, a lawyer and aspirant for civil judge, who disappeared during a train journey from Indore to Katni earlier this month, has been located. Tiwari vanished nearly two weeks ago, sparking a statewide search.

The 29-year-old was found in Lakhimpur Khiri, a town near the Nepal border. SP (Railways) Rahul Kumar Lodha confirmed her discovery, ending days of intense investigation by authorities who combed stations from Rani Kamalapati to Itarsi and scanned CCTV footage.

Although her family suspected human trafficking, police have yet to confirm any such connection pending further questioning upon her return to Bhopal. Tiwari's last known location had been Itarsi station before her phone was turned off.

(With inputs from agencies.)