The Times of India

His parents left him in India when he was just 10: How a Norwegian child survived against all odds

A Norwegian national's harrowing childhood survival story in Mumbai unfolds. He recounts being abandoned by his parents during a family vacation to India. Lasse Lund managed to survive by working as an informal guide and receiving help from strangers. India now has systems to protect lost foreign children, involving police and embassies. Responsible travel planning remains crucial for families visiting unfamiliar destinations.