Delhi's Missing Girls: A Deep Dive into Disappearances and Police Response

• A 16-year-old daughter of a domestic worker went missing from Gulabi Bagh, Delhi, highlighting police inaction despite a complaint at Anand Parbat police station.
• The minor girl returned home after two months, having stayed with a relative in Mathura, but her mother criticized Delhi Police for not actively searching.
• Statistics reveal a concerning trend: in January 2026, 807 people disappeared from Delhi, including 509 women and girls, with 146 minor girls.
• Special CP Devesh Chandra Shrivastava states no panic is needed, citing a decrease in missing person reports in January 2026 and emphasizing transparent reporting and dedicated squads.
• Psychologists and former police officials attribute disappearances to social media influence, academic pressure, parental interference, and the need for a multi-faceted approach beyond just police action.