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Crime
16-Year-Old Runs Away Over Unfulfilled iPhone Promise, Police Find Him in Kota Hotel
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 05:01 PM
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A 16‑year‑old boy who left home in Rajgarh after his demand for an iPhone was denied was located by police in a Kota hotel using digital surveillance and handed over to his family.
A teenage boy, aged 16, walked out of his home in Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh, after his request for a new iPhone was refused. The youngster fled the house and was reported missing by his relatives, prompting a police investigation.
Using electronic surveillance tools, officers traced the boy's mobile signal to the city of Kota in Rajasthan. The digital trail led them to a mid‑range hotel where the teenager was staying under an assumed name.
Police officers entered the premises, confirmed his identity, and escorted him back to the authorities. The boy was subsequently handed over to his parents, who expressed relief at his safe return.
The incident highlights the growing role of technology in locating missing persons and underscores the challenges families face when material expectations lead to drastic actions.
Using electronic surveillance tools, officers traced the boy's mobile signal to the city of Kota in Rajasthan. The digital trail led them to a mid‑range hotel where the teenager was staying under an assumed name.
Police officers entered the premises, confirmed his identity, and escorted him back to the authorities. The boy was subsequently handed over to his parents, who expressed relief at his safe return.
The incident highlights the growing role of technology in locating missing persons and underscores the challenges families face when material expectations lead to drastic actions.