Patna, June 3 -- Faizan Raza, the 20-year-old Bihar youth who caused a stir after his disappearance, has disclosed that he voluntarily ran away due to stress over his studies.

He went missing from the Purvanchal Express Train in Uttar Pradesh, while travelling from Mau to Bihar for Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) holidays. However, he was found three days later on May 28.

According to Maktoob Media, Faizan's father, Imtiyaz Ahmad, confirmed there was no altercation or confrontation on the train, despite the earlier claims. The 20-year-old had reportedly been struggling with his studies at Darul Uloom Amjadia in Mau, Azamgarh.

"Faizan told us that he had been struggling academically despite putting in significant effort and had become distressed o...