Husband of missing Manassas Park mother seen being taken away in handcuffs – WTOP News

After being named a person of interest in the disappearance of his wife, a Manassas Park, Virginia, man was seen in handcuffs being escorted out of his home by police on Thursday morning.

Cameras from WTOP’s partners at 7News captured the scene as a man they reported to be the husband of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, 28, was led away in cuffs.

Kafle Bhatt, 28, was last seen on July 31, and is “thought to be missing on involuntary circumstances,” according to City of Manassas Park Police.

There was also a large police presence at the same home on Heather Court in the Blooms Crossing neighborhood on Wednesday evening where police executed a search warrant.

At a news  conference later that night, the City of Manassas Park Police Chief Mario Lugo confirmed Kafle Bhatt’s husband was a person of interest in the investigation and was not cooperating with officials.

Otherwise, he said the investigation is ongoing and there are no significant updates they can share with the public.

“To this point in the investigation, our investigators have executed over 10 search warrants and conducted hundreds of interviews related to this case,” he said. “My staff continues to work tirelessly and follow up every lead, which we have received hundreds of leads on this case.”

WTOP’s Dick Uliano reported from the Manassas Park neighborhood Wednesday evening.

“Those who I have spoken with have expressed frustration that this has been going on for three weeks. They also express disappointment. They feel that the case has demanded, and certainly deserved, a higher degree of visibility than what has been provided,” he said.

Holly Wirth, a former hospital co-worker of Kafle Bhatt, said, “People don’t have to voluntarily cooperate, but through subpoenas and search warrants, we can certainly get him to cooperate.”

Uliano added that neighbors are hoping for the best and have even taken part in recent searches, like the one last Thursday.

Kafle Bhatt was reported missing on Aug. 5 and a police flyer with her description was released by Manassas Park Police three days later. She is described as 5 feet tall and 132 pounds with black hair and dark brown eyes.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the department at 703-361-1136. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to the Manassas City/Manassas Park Crime Solvers by calling 703-330-0330 or at manassascrimesolvers.org.

WTOP’s Luke Lukert and Dick Uliano contributed to this report.

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