SAPTARI: A youth has been missing in Saptari for the past 16 days.

A resident of Bishahariya VDC-3 of the district, Ramesh Kumar Yadav had left for Rajbiraj but not yet returned home, with the family suspecting him of being kidnapped, police said. His mobile too is switched off.

A search has been expedited to find the missing youth, Sub-inspector at the District Police Office, Saptari, Narayan Prasad Chimariya said.

Likewise, another youth has been missing for the past three years.

Sanjaya Yadav (9) had left home after a minor dispute with his father Mairata Yadav. They are residents of Joginiya VDC-8 of Saptari.