Law enforcement officials in East London have escalated their search efforts as concerns grow for the safety of Balasankar Narayanan, a 44-year-old man reported missing.

Narayanan was last observed on Monday, January 13th, at approximately 10:30 PM on Green Lane in Ilford, a district located in the east of the city.

According to the police report, Narayanan was last seen wearing a grey sweater, grey trousers, and a black jacket, and he has a distinctive appearance due to his shaved hair.

He is noted to have ties across various parts of London, including East, Central, and West London.

Authorities have urged residents and visitors in these areas to stay vigilant and report any sightings of Narayanan.

The police have communicated a sense of urgency in their efforts to locate Narayanan, whom they describe as a vulnerable individual due to circumstances that have not been disclosed but warrant increasing concern from authorities.

The public is encouraged to contact emergency services for immediate sightings by dialing 999, or to use the 101 number citing CAD 2155/13Jan, for non-urgent information regarding Narayanan's whereabouts.