Vipin Gupta Claims He Fled Due to Marital Strain; Wife's #SaveVipin Campaign Successfully Traces Him
In a dramatic turn of events, Vipin Gupta, a software engineer from Lucknow who had been missing since August 4th, was located outside a shopping mall in Noida. His disappearance from his Bangalore home had sparked a large-scale search operation involving the Bangalore, Kolkata, and Noida police. His wife, Sriparna Dutta, launched a relentless social media campaign under the hashtag #SaveVipin, which played a pivotal role in tracing him.
Upon being found, Vipin Gupta refused to return to his wife, claiming that he had fled voluntarily to escape what he described as continuous torture and harassment at her hands. Gupta further alleged that his wife, who is a divorcee with a 12-year-old child from a previous marriage, had been excessively controlling, leading him to take drastic measures, including shaving his head to avoid being identified after Sriparna circulated his photos and videos online.
Sriparna’s social media efforts, which included the creation of a dedicated Twitter account and even paying for a verified blue tick to widen the search, ultimately led to Vipin’s discovery. Her determination, reflected in her multiple online posts and heartfelt pleas, has resonated with many, highlighting the lengths she was willing to go to find her husband.
After the disappearance of Vipin Gupta his wife Sriparna Dutta posted multiple videos and requested people to trace her husband. She also started a hashtag #SaveVipin on twitter and Facebook. pic.twitter.com/ew6WhhP9WI
— NCMIndia Council For Men Affairs (@NCMIndiaa) August 17, 2024
While the #SaveVipin campaign may have successfully located Vipin, his refusal to return home and the reasons behind his disappearance point to deeper issues in the marriage. The situation underscores the complexities of personal relationships and the sometimes unexpected consequences of public campaigns.
As the story continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of the power of social media in mobilizing support and action, but also the importance of addressing underlying personal conflicts privately and respectfully.
