Delhi: 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 persons cases, according to police data. Out of 807 total missing reports between January 1 and 15, 509 involved women and girls, while 298 were men.
This translates to an average of around 54 people going missing each day. So far, 235 individuals have been traced, leaving 572 still unaccounted for, police records revealed.
Minors and Teenage Safety Concerns
Minors represented 191 of the total missing cases, raising concerns over child safety. Of these, 146 were girls and 45 were boys. Teenagers accounted for most of the missing minors, with 169 adolescents reported missing, including 138 girls and 31 boys. Nearly 71% of teenage cases remain unresolved.
In the younger age groups, 13 children aged 8 to 12 went missing (eight boys and five girls), while nine children under the age of eight were also reported missing. Only six children from these groups have been traced so far.
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Adults Continue to Represent the Largest Category
Adults made up the majority of missing persons, with 616 cases reported during this period—363 women and 253 men. The police managed to locate 181 adults, leaving 435 cases pending.
Long-Term Trend of Missing Persons in Delhi
The figures reflect a continuing long-term trend in the capital. In 2025, Delhi recorded over 24,500 missing persons cases, with women comprising more than 60% of the total. Over the past decade, nearly 2.3 lakh people have gone missing, with around 52,000 cases still unresolved.
Police officials stated that tracing efforts are ongoing, with special focus on cases involving women and children.