Over the years, Salman Khan’s stardom has inspired countless stories of fan devotion. While fans often wait outside his residence or travel long distances to catch a glimpse of the actor, one incident from the past stands out for its sheer determination and innocence.In a surprising turn of events, three students from Delhi disappear after secretly leaving home with one goal in mind: to meet the star they admired on screen in films like ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, ‘Sultan’, ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!’ and ‘Tere Naam’. The incident led to a large-scale police search that lasted several days.
The secret plan to reach Salman Khan
As reported by Hindustan Times, reports at the time indicate that the boys, aged 13, 11 and 9, communicated online with a man named Waheed from Maharashtra through a gaming platform.
The children allegedly thought Waheed could help arrange a meeting with Salman Khan after he claimed to have met the actor in the past. Excited by the prospect, the trio reportedly decided to leave Delhi without informing their families.Their initial destination was Jalna in Maharashtra, where they hoped to continue their journey towards Mumbai and fulfill their dream of meeting the Bollywood star.As panic spread among family members after their disappearance, investigators began searching for clues.
During the investigation, police reportedly found a handwritten note from one of the boys’ home. The note stated their intention to travel to Maharashtra and meet a person named Waheed. This discovery provided authorities with their first major clue.Further investigations, including CCTV footage from the Sadar Bazar area, showed the children heading towards Ajmeri Gate. This led officers to suspect that they had boarded a train departing from New Delhi railway station.
The search process intensified
After examining train schedules and possible routes, police concluded that the boys may have boarded the Sachand Express train towards Maharashtra.The teams were then deployed to multiple locations, while the Delhi Police coordinated with the railway authorities and local police units in Maharashtra. However, by the time the officers reached Wahid’s residence in Jalna, the boys had already changed their plans.
Safe return after four days
Reports indicate that once Wahid learned that police and family members were actively searching for the children, he withdrew from the arrangement. The boys eventually got off at a railway station in Nashik instead of continuing further. Authorities later traced their whereabouts through brief activity on one of their mobile phones and succeeded in locating them.After four anxious days, the children were found safe, bringing a dramatic end to a story that highlighted the extraordinary efforts some fans are willing to go to for a chance to meet their favorite star.