Central News East: 26.05.1987: Missing Scientist

Summary

Malcolm Munro report about the missing Loughborough University scientist Avtar Singh Gida who has been found in Paris.

Year:

1987

Duration:

0:02:13

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

Betacam SP

Description

Mr Gida had disappeared in what was thought to be suspicious circumstances during research at Foremark Reservoir in January. Central News flew his wife Vali to Paris following reports of sightings and he has now been found. The couple are now spending time together. Stills of Mr and Mrs Gida. Still of another scientist from Bristol who committed suicide. Library pictures of Paris where Mr Gida had been living, Foremark Reservoir and shots of his research equipment at Loughborough University. Malcolm Munro spoke to David Wells, solicitor for Avtar Singh Gida and his wife Vali Gida. His solicitor said that Mr Gida did not realise how great the search by the police had been.


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