Delhi Police: 24,000 Missing Last Year, 15,000 Traced; Migration a Key Factor

• Delhi Police data reveals 24,000 people went missing in 2025, with 15,421 successfully traced by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU).
• The majority of missing individuals are girls and women, particularly those aged 12 to 18, with 15,870 girls and 9,638 boys reported missing in 2025.
• ACP Crime Suresh Kumar clarified that these are 'missing' cases, not 'kidnapping', often linked to migration from states like UP, Bengal, and Bihar.
• Unauthorized re-settlement areas such as North East Dwarka, Bawana, Seelampur, and Burari show higher numbers of missing persons.
• A special drive in December 2025, involving police and Childline, traced 1,500 missing children, reuniting them with families.