Two Indian Children Missing in California; Parents Hospitalised
Indian Consulate confirms incident, coordinates with US authorities as search operations continue off La Jolla coast
In a deeply distressing incident in California, two Indian children have been reported missing while their parents are undergoing treatment at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. The Consulate General of India in San Francisco confirmed the tragedy in an official statement, adding that it is closely coordinating with local authorities to assist the affected family.
“While two Indian children are missing, the parents are undergoing treatment,” the Consulate said in a post on social media platform X. “We are in touch with local authorities and the family, and providing all necessary assistance.” The identities of the family members have not yet been officially released.
Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred along the southern California coastline, possibly involving dangerous ocean conditions, though details remain unconfirmed as investigations continue. Search and rescue teams have launched an intensive operation in the area, with helicopters and patrol units scouring the shoreline and waters in hopes of locating the missing children.
The Consulate’s swift response has reassured the Indian community, with many expressing solidarity and offering support to the family. Indian officials have also urged the diaspora to stay connected and await verified updates as rescue efforts progress.
The tragic development has shocked many in the Indian-American community, especially given the uncertainty surrounding the circumstances of the children’s disappearance. The Consulate emphasized that updates will be shared as soon as more information becomes available, and reiterated its commitment to standing by the family in their hour of need.
