UPDATE: Police have confirmed that Zulekha Ali has been found "safe and well" and thanked everyone who shared their appeal.
POLICE have put out an urgent appeal amid a search for a woman who has gone missing in Edinburgh.
Zulekha Ali, from the Drylaw area of Scotland’s capital, was last seen at around 6:30am on Thursday in Waverley train station. It is thought that Ali may have travelled to Glenrothes by train, and then further north to either the Dundee or Aberdeen areas.
Police Scotland said officers are “extremely concerned for Zulekha’s wellbeing and extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace her as soon as possible”.
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Ali is described as Asian, of medium build and wearing a dark-coloured hooded top or jacket, black trousers, a maroon t-shirt, navy shoes, dark-rimmed glasses and carrying a black handbag.
Inspector Gavin McNeill said: “We are very concerned for Zulekha’s wellbeing and just want to know that she is safe.
“I urge anyone who has seen Zulekha or has any information or knowledge of her whereabouts to please contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0470 of 15 August, 2024.
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