Over 800 People Reported Missing in Delhi Within First 15 Days of 2026

More than 800 people went missing in Delhi, capital city of India within fifteen days, raising concerns over urban safety and effectiveness of tracing mechanisms.

According to the report, Delhi Police recorded 807 missing person cases between January 1 and 15, averaging about 54 disappearances daily across the capital.

Indian outlets reported that women and girls accounted for the majority of cases, with 509 females missing compared to 298 missing men during the same period.

Police data shows that 191 of those reported missing were minors, while adults made up 616 cases, highlighting continuing vulnerability among both children and grown citizens.

Authorities confirmed that police have so far traced 235 people, including children and adults, while about 572 individuals remain untraced despite ongoing search operations.

Data also shows a continuing long-term trend, as more than 24,000 people were reported missing in Delhi during 2025, with thousands still unaccounted for.

A decade-long analysis indicates over 232,000 people have been reported missing in Delhi since 2016, with teenage girls forming a particularly vulnerable group each year.

Police officials say search operations continue, but the growing number of unresolved cases underscores persistent challenges in locating missing persons in India’s capital.

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