U.S., Nepal Agencies Assist In Search For Missing Drew U. Student

MADISON, NJ — United States and Nepal government agencies joined in efforts to search for missing Drew University student Ajay Sah. Nobody has seen the international student since Jan. 19, according to authorities.

The Embassy of Nepal and the Consulate General of Nepal are working with the State Department and other agencies in the search, according to Drew University Vice President Frank Merckx. Officials placed Sah's photos and information into the FBI National Crime Information Center — a primary method for increasing law enforcement's awareness of missing people.

Local hospitals and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been notified. But as of Merckx's announcement Tuesday evening, nothing has been generated from these contacts, he said.

Related article: Drew University Student Has Been Missing Nearly A Week

"One of the most challenging aspects of having a loved one missing is the feeling of the unknown," said Merckx, Drew's vice president of enrollment management and student life. "It is important for you to know that many law enforcement agencies in New Jersey and New York are using their shared resources to bring him home."

Friends and fellow students last saw Sah at about 8 p.m. Jan. 19, according to Madison police. People last saw him boarding a New Jersey Transit train to New York Penn Station, according to Drew University officials.

NJ Transit, the New York Police Department, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and New York Port Authority are working with Madison police to figure out where Sah headed from Penn Station.

Anyone with information can contact Madison police at 973-593-3000 or Madison Det. Ryan Dunn at 973-593-3014. Reference Case No. 2021-01792.

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