Delhi Sees Over 800 Missing Persons in Early 2026; Women, Girls Most Affected

• Delhi Police data reveals 807 people went missing in the first 15 days of January 2026, averaging 54 cases daily.
• Women and girls constitute nearly two-thirds of the missing cases (509 out of 807), with 191 minors reported missing.
• Among minors, 169 were teenagers (12-18 years), with 138 being girls; 71% of these adolescents remain untraced.
• Adults account for the largest portion of missing persons, with 616 reported missing, including 363 women and 253 men.
• A decadal analysis (2016-2026) shows 232,737 missing persons in Delhi, with 52,000 cases still unresolved.

Why It Matters: Delhi faces a severe missing persons crisis, with women and girls disproportionately affected and many cases unresolved.