‘ Alarming Delhi ‘ – 54 goes missing daily. Out of 807 people missing in Delhi between January 1 and 15, as many as 509 were women and girls shows Police records.

February 4, 2026

More than 500 women and girls were reported missing in Delhi during the first 15 days of 2026, accounting for nearly two-thirds of all missing cases, according to police data. Of the 807 people reported missing between January 1 and 15, as many as 509 were women and girls.

This means an average of about 54 people were reported missing every day. Of the 509 women and girls, and 298 men, 235 individuals have been traced so far, but as many as 572 people remain unaccounted for, police records showed.

Minors accounted for 191 of the total missing cases, highlighting concerns over child safety, news agency PTI reported. Girls made up a large share of these cases, with 146 missing girls compared to 45 boys. Teenagers formed the bulk of the missing minors, with 169 adolescents reported missino durine the neriod. Of them, 138