Delhi Missing Persons: Normal Numbers or Alarming Trend?
In the initial two weeks of 2026, Delhi witnessed a significant number of missing persons reports, with an average of 54 individuals disappearing daily. Official data from Delhi Police indicates that out of 800 reported missing, nearly two-thirds were women and girls, and while 235 individuals have been traced, 572 remain unaccounted for. This alarming trend has prompted concerns about public safety, with former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal highlighting the disproportionate number of women and children among the missing. Despite the recent surge in reports, Delhi Police stated that there has been no significant increase in missing person cases compared to the previous decade, maintaining an average of around 2,000 missing individuals per month.
John Q. Hosedrinker