Milpitas Mother Arrested After Fabricating Son’s Disappearance, Triggering Large-Scale Search

A Milpitas woman, Rohnita Prasad, was arrested after fabricating the disappearance of her 9-year-old son, Harshail Kumar, prompting a large-scale search involving police, county search and rescue teams, and community volunteers. The boy was found safe at home, and authorities determined he had never truly been missing, as Prasad had intentionally concealed him while filing a false report. Prasad faces charges including child endangerment, intimidating or dissuading a witness, and filing a false police report. The Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children Services is now involved in determining a safe placement for Harshail to ensure his well-being. Police emphasized the serious consequences of such hoaxes, highlighting that they divert vital emergency resources away from genuine crises and undermine public trust. Officials continue to investigate the motives behind Prasad's actions, though details have not been released, underscoring the ongoing nature of the case.