New Delhi, Feb 5 (.) Delhi Police data shows that over 500 women and girls went missing in Delhi during the first half of January 2026, accounting for almost two-thirds of all reported missing cases.
According to Delhi Police, 807 individuals were reported missing between January 1 and 15, of which 509 were women and girls.
On average, about 54 people were reported missing daily. The data shows that, of the 509 women and girls and 298 men reported missing, 235 individuals have been traced, while 572 are still unaccounted for.
Minors accounted for 191 of the total missing cases, raising concerns over child safety. Girls formed a significant majority, with 146 reported missing compared to 45 boys.
Teenagers made up the majority of missing minors, with 169 adolescents reported missing during the period. “Of these, 138 were girls and 31 were boys, and police data show that nearly 71 per cent of these cases remain unresolved,” a senior officer mentioned.
The report stated that 13 children aged between eight and 12, including eight boys and five girls, were reported missing, along with nine children under the age of eight. Only six children from these younger age groups have been traced so far.
Adults remained the largest category among missing persons, with 616 adults reported missing during the period, including 363 women and 253 men. Police were able to trace 181 adults, while 435 cases are still pending.
The latest figures mirror a wider, long-term pattern in the city. In 2025, Delhi reported over 24,500 missing persons cases, with women comprising more than 60 per cent.
The city recorded nearly 2.3 lakh missing persons cases over the past decade, with about 52,000 still unresolved.
. DSV PRS