AMRITSAR FAMILY ALLEGEDLY HELD TAMIL NADU YOUTH CAPTIVE FOR YEARS AFTER HE RAN AWAY FROM HOME 23 YEARS AGO

EMOTIONAL MOTHER-SON REUNION TAKES PLACE AT CHANDIGARH TAMIL SANGAM AFTER 23 YEARS

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A youth from Tamil Nadu who had run away from home 23 years ago after a family dispute was allegedly held captive for several years by a family in Amritsar. According to reports, he was chained inside a buffalo shed, forced to live in inhumane conditions, and made to work as a bonded laborer. After a video of his condition went viral, authorities intervened, rescued him, and launched efforts to trace his family. These efforts ultimately led to his emotional reunion with his loved ones.

After an agonizing wait of 23 years, a mother’s tears finally turned into tears of joy as she was reunited with her long-lost son. The touching reunion took place at a special ceremony organized by the Chandigarh Tamil Sangam, where Prakasham was reunited with his mother, Sundari, his younger brother Prabhu, and other family members.

The reunion was deeply emotional. Unable to hold back her tears, Mrs. Sundari said that not a single day had passed in the last 23 years without remembering her son and crying for him. She had eventually come to believe that he was no longer alive. Hearing his voice again after more than two decades, she said, felt nothing short of a miracle.

According to available information, Prakasham left his home in Coimbatore in 2003 during his teenage years following family disagreements. Over time, he completely lost contact with his family and eventually reached Amritsar, where he endured years of exploitation and hardship.

In 2022, Apna Farz Seva Society in Patiala took him under its care, providing medical treatment, rehabilitation, and a dignified life. Due to his physical and mental condition, identifying and locating his family proved to be an extremely difficult task.

Former Haryana Legislative Assembly Secretary Subhash Chander played a key role in tracing Prakasham’s roots back to Tamil Nadu. Subsequently, journalist Muthaiya spent three years tirelessly searching for his family in Coimbatore. The successful reunion was also made possible through the cooperation of district administrations and government officials from both Punjab and Tamil Nadu.

The reunion was the result of the collective efforts of Arvind Kumar, IAS, Director of the Higher Education Department, Punjab; the Deputy Commissioners of Patiala, Coimbatore, and Virudhunagar; Apna Farz Seva Society; Subhash Chander; journalist Muthaiya; and numerous volunteers and social workers.

On the occasion, S. P. Rajasekaran, General Secretary of the Chandigarh Tamil Sangam, said that this was not merely a family reunion but a symbol of humanity triumphing over despair, hope overcoming hopelessness, and compassion prevailing over indifference. He emphasized that when governments, non-governmental organizations, the media, and compassionate citizens work together, even families separated for decades can be reunited. He also expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to this humanitarian mission.

The ceremony concluded with members of the Chandigarh Tamil Sangam warmly welcoming Prakasham and his family. The emotional reunion conveyed a powerful message: a mother’s love never fades, hope never dies, and humanity has the strength to heal even the deepest wounds of time.