More than 500 women and girls went missing in Delhi during the first 15 days of 2026. This represented nearly two-thirds of all missing cases, according to police data. Of the 807 people reported missing between January 1 and 15, 509 were women and girls.
Delhi found 807 Missing Persons Reports
This means an average of about 54 people were reported missing each day. Out of the 509 women and girls and 298 men, police have traced 235 individuals so far. However, 572 people remain unaccounted for.
Minors made up 191 of the total missing cases, raising concerns about child safety. Girls accounted for a large share of these cases, with 146 missing girls compared to 45 boys. Teenagers formed the majority of the missing minors, with 169 adolescents reported missing during this time. Of those, 138 were girls, and 31 were boys. Police data shows that nearly 71 % of these teenage cases are still unresolved.
Younger age group people found mainly missing
In the 8 to 12 age group, 13 children went missing, including eight boys and five girls. Additionally, 9 children under the age of eight reported missing. So far, only six children from these younger age groups found, according to the report.
Adults continued to make up the largest category of missing persons. During the same period, 616 adults were reported missing, including 363 women and 253 men. Police have located 181 adults, while 435 cases remain open.
The latest figures reflect a larger, ongoing issue in the capital. In 2025, Delhi recorded over 24,500 missing persons cases, with women making up more than 60 % of the total. A decade-long review shows that nearly 230,000 people have gone missing in the city over the past 10 years, with around 52,000 cases still unresolved.