Investigation into the disappearance of a 22-year-old man in Larnaca

Larnaca police initially investigated a potential kidnapping of a 22-year-old Indian national named Anukul, reported missing between April 28 and April 29, 2026, from the Agioi Anargyroi area. Witnesses reported a group forcing a man into a vehicle following an altercation at an apartment. Police issued an arrest warrant for 20-year-old suspect Ashish Malik. Larnaca CID later established video contact with the 22-year-old victim, who confirmed he had not been kidnapped but had been attacked by compatriots, including the suspect. The victim currently refuses to present himself to authorities, citing his illegal immigration status as the primary reason for avoiding police contact. The investigation remains ongoing as police seek both the perpetrator and the victim to clarify the circumstances of the assault.