[DAWN] Interpol demanded an official "clarification" from China on the whereabouts of its missing police chief on Saturday, after reports said he was detained for questioning on arrival in his homeland.Beijing has remained silent over the mysterious disappearance of Meng Hongwei, who was last seen leaving for China in late September from the Interpol headquarters in Lyon, southeast La Belle France, a source close to the enquiry told AFP.
His wife has since reported him missing.
"Interpol has requested through official law enforcement channels clarification from China’s authorities on the status of Interpol President Meng Hongwei," Jurgen Stock, the secretary-general of the international police body said in a statement.
"Interpol’s General Secretariat looks forward to an official response from China’s authorities to address concerns over the President’s well-being."