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Missing male Nedunchellian Vasse Pushparaj found deceased: Richmond RCMP

Darpan News Desk Richmond RCMP, 20 May, 2022 03:37 PM

UPDATE:

Richmond RCMP is saddened to report that missing 64-year old Nedunchellian Vasse Pushparaj (male) has been found deceased on May 19, 2022 in the 6800 block of Miller Rd. This incident is not considered suspicious.

The Richmond RCMP would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.

EARLIER STORY:

Richmond RCMP is seeking the public’s help in locating 64 year-old Nedunchellian Vasse Pushparaj.

He was last seen walking away from Richmond General Hospital, in the 7000 block of Westminster Highway, at approximately 7:45 p.m. on May 9^th.

Pushparaj is described as:

A South Asian man;
5ft 5 inches tall;
Of slim build;
With short grey hair, and brown eyes.
He was wearing black pants and long-sleeved red shirt at the time of his disappearance.

Pushparj was reportedly very intoxicated when last seen, and family members are growing concerned for his well-being.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nedunchellian Pushparaj is urged to contact their local police, quoting Richmond RCMP file number 2022-12168, or call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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