The parents of missing Birmingham man Ali Durrani have issued a heartfelt public plea for his return, marking one year since he vanished from a city street. In an emotional message shared exclusively with local media, they expressed their ongoing anguish and desperate hope for his safe homecoming.
A Year of Uncertainty and Heartache
Ali Durrani was last seen on February 6, 2025, at a bus stop located at the junction of Middlemore Road and West Heath Road in the Northfield area of Birmingham. Since that day, weeks have turned into months with no confirmed sightings or substantial leads regarding his whereabouts, leaving his family in a state of prolonged distress.
His mother, Mahjabeen Durrani, directly addressed her son in her public appeal. "Ali, my lovely son, my first-born. We love you, please come home soon," she said. "We want to know you're safe. You are loved, all your family are waiting for you and we are all here today because of you."
The Empty Chair and Missed Moments
The family described the profound impact of Ali's absence on their daily lives and special occasions. "There's been key occasions missed and it's tough for us knowing he's not there," Mahjabeen continued. "There's a chair empty at the home and it's very difficult to imagine this happening. The house feels empty without him. We don't even go into his bedroom anymore."
She highlighted a particularly poignant upcoming family event, noting that Ali's grandmother will soon celebrate her 77th birthday without her eldest grandchild present. "We've got a lovely family and we are all waiting for you to come home," she added, underscoring the collective hope that sustains them.
Father and Uncle Share Their Grief and Gratitude
Ali's father, Khadim Durrani, echoed the sentiment of loss, describing the past year as "really hard and very difficult not to have him around." He remembered Ali as a constant presence, "He used to be with us all the time and quite a homely person," making his disappearance all the more painful.
Mobin Mohammed, Ali's uncle, took a moment to acknowledge the support received from the Birmingham community and social media users over the past twelve months. "We've had genuine strangers ring up because they think Ali has been spotted," he revealed. "People genuinely thought about Ali and the people in Birmingham have been good. It's been nice to see support in the community and on social media."
Ongoing Police Investigation and Public Appeal
Despite the extensive efforts and community support, Ali Durrani has not been found. The investigation remains active with West Midlands Police. Authorities are urging anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward to assist in the case.
If you have any information regarding Ali Durrani's disappearance, please contact West Midlands Police by calling 101 and quoting the PID reference number: 452099.
The Durrani family's message is one of unwavering love and a simple, desperate request: for their son to hear their call and find his way back to the home that feels incomplete without him.
