Influencer Mayuri Chaitanya aka Maau Found Safe After Disappearance

As mentioned in previous reports, a renowned social media influencer Mayuri Chaitanya Modak-Pawar known as "Maau" was missing for several days. The 26-year-old influencer, who has over 1.3 million followers on Instagram, had vanished from her home on June 15, leaving behind an upsetting note indicating towards suicidal thoughts. 

The influencer suddenly left home without informing anyone. After a long wait, her family filed a missing complaint report at Vishrambaug police station. Authorities responded quickly by arranging five committed teams to search for her. The coordinated effort included workers from the Crime Branch and Vishrambaug Police, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.

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Maau started her career on TikTok but later switched to Instagram after Tik-Tok was banned by the Indian government. Her popularity on social media is set off by her entrepreneurial ventures in the clothing industry. Despite her professional success, Maau's personal life was filled with stress and challenges, especially involving online harassment.

If reports are to be believed, the reason behind Maau's disappearance appears to have been due to a series of fake and edited photos and videos shared through a fake Instagram account, targeting her reputation and mental well-being. The distress caused by these acts pushed her to leave home without notice. This cyber harassment had previously led her to file a complaint at the Vishrambaug police station.

Following her disappearance, the police started an investigation, examining CCTV footage and tracking her mobile phone's location. This well planned and logical effort eventually led them to Warje, where Maau was located at a friend's residence. Afterwards, she was taken into custody and brought to the police station for counseling.

Authorities, including Sub-Inspector Santosh More and senior officers under the guidance of Circle One Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Singh Gill, Assistant Commissioner Sainath Thombre, and Senior Inspector Deepali Bhujbal, Maau received the necessary support before handover her with her mother. This sensitive handling of the case highlights the importance of mental health awareness and the role of law enforcement in providing timely investigation.