Harshail Kumar, a 9-year-old boy, was reported missing on July 3, leading to a significant search effort. Authorities investigated and discovered he had never been missing but was hidden by his mother, 46-year-old Rohnita Prasad, who falsely reported his disappearance. She was arrested for child endangerment, witness intimidation, and filing a false report. The Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children Services is now involved in determining Kumar's safe placement. The community and search teams were thanked for their efforts, highlighting the focus on child safety.
Harshail Kumar, a 9-year-old boy, was reported missing on July 3, prompting a large search effort, but was found safe after authorities uncovered his mother staged the disappearance.
Rohnita Prasad, the boy's 46-year-old mother, was arrested for child endangerment, intimidating a witness, and filing a false police report after hiding her son.
The investigation, which involved the Milpitas Police and community volunteers, revealed that Kumar had never been missing as he had been deliberately hidden by his mother.
California’s child safety protocols are being invoked, with the Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children Services determining the boy’s safe placement following the incident.
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