Aarti Hamal, a 36-year-old Nepali woman who is the daughter of a mayor in Nepal, has gone missing in Goa, her father said on Sunday. The woman, a follower of Osho meditation, had been living in Goa for the past few months and was last seen on Monday night.”

Aarti was last seen around 9:30 p.m. on Monday near the Ashwem Bridge. According to a report by the Nepali newspaper The Himalayan Times, she had been associated with the Osho Meditation Center for the past few months.”

“Gopal Hamal, the mayor of Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City, who appealed for help on social media to find his eldest daughter, said that Aarti’s friends informed the family about her disappearance.”

“My eldest daughter, Aarti, is a follower of Osho who has been living in Goa for a few months. However, I have received a message from her friend stating that since yesterday, Aarti has lost contact from Zorba Vibes Ashwem Bridge. I humbly request those residing in Goa to assist in finding my daughter Aarti.”

They said, “Besides, my younger daughter Arzu and son-in-law are going to Goa tonight to search for our elder daughter Aarti.” They also shared this cell phone number on social media, writing, “I earnestly request for your assistance in finding my daughter. Please contact 9794096014 / 8273538132 / 9389607953.”

Meanwhile, after receiving a complaint about the disappearance, the Goa police have initiated a search operation.