đź“°BREAKING: Alarming Rise in Missing Persons Cases in Delhi
📍 Data as of early February 2026In the first 27 days of 2026, 807 people were reported missing in India’s capital — an average of about 27 individuals disappearing every single day, according to latest Delhi Police data.
🔎 Key figures from police reports:
• Total missing: 807 persons between Jan 1–27, 2026.
• Traced so far: 235 people located. • Still untraced: 572 people remain missing.
• Women & girls: More than half of the total missing cases — with women a notably high proportion — highlighting major safety concerns.
• Men & boys: The remainder of adults reported missing.
• Minors reported missing: 191 children and teens.
• Of these, traced: 48 kids found.
• Untraced minors: 137 children remain missing.
• Teenagers (12–18 yrs): The majority of missing children in this group, with many still unaccounted for.
• Adults missing: 616.
• Adults traced: 181 (90 men + 91 women).
• Adults still missing: 435.
🚨 These figures reflect only official registered cases — many families continue to wait for answers as police investigations continue. Experts warn this pattern highlights deeper challenges in urban safety, law enforcement tracking and social vulnerabilities.
đź“Ś Why it matters:
These trends underscore the need for stronger community vigilance, rapid reporting, and coordinated police action to address unresolved disappearances — especially among minors and young women..