Aarti, the 36-year-old daughter of Gopal Hamal, the Mayor of Dhangadhi sub-metropolitan city in Nepal, has been located after she went missing in Goa earlier this week. According to authorities, she was discovered at a hotel in Mandrem, North Goa, where she had been staying for the past few months after immersing herself in meditation at an Osho meditation center.

Reports indicate that Aarti went missing on Monday, prompting the Goa police to launch a search operation after registering a case in response to her disappearance.

Gopal Hamal, in a statement, revealed that he received a message from Aarti’s friend expressing concern over her sudden loss of contact. Despite attempts to reach her, the family received no response, leading them to alert the authorities. Aarti was last seen near Ashwem Beach before her disappearance.

“My elder daughter Aarti is an Osho meditator and has been living in Goa for the past few months. However, I received a message from her friend stating that she lost contact with Aarti near Zorba Beach, Ashwem yesterday. I request those living in Goa to assist in the search for my daughter, Aarti,” Gopal Hamal stated.

He further mentioned that his younger daughter, Arzoo, and son-in-law were en route to Goa to aid in the search efforts.

Arzoo, in a Facebook post, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response from the public, with over 500 calls received since they began their journey. Some callers reported spotting Aarti near a bridge in Siolim. There were conflicting accounts, with some suggesting she had been taken to a hospital unconscious, while others claimed she was brought to a police station.

The family’s anxious search for Aarti has come to an end with her safe discovery at a hotel in North Goa. Further details regarding her condition and the circumstances leading to her disappearance are yet to be disclosed.