• Source:JND

Delhi Police on Friday dismissed social media reports suggesting a rise in missing girls in the national capital, stating that these claims were being amplified through paid promotions, warning that it would take strict action against individuals spreading panic.

"After following a few leads, we discovered that the hype around the surge in missing girls in Delhi is being pushed through paid promotion. Creating panic for monetary gains won't be tolerated, and we'll take strict action against such individuals,” the Delhi Police said in a statement.

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Delhi Police on Thursday clarified that there has been "no significant surge" in missing people cases in the national capital. The police said that in January 2026, the figure was 1,777 cases, as on average, around 2,000 people are reported missing each month in the national capital.

Delhi Police said the number of people reported missing in the national capital has remained largely stable over the past decade, with annual figures hovering between 23,000 and 24,000 since 2016, despite rapid population growth.

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The Delhi Police data, which has been widely circulated and sensationalised in recent days, shows that around 807 people went missing in Delhi during the first 15 days of January 2026. Women and girls constituted nearly two-thirds of the cases.

Here's What Delhi Police Data Revealed

-A total of 807 people went missing in Delhi. This means, on an average, 54 people were going missing every day.

-Of 807, 509 were women and girls, and 298 were men.

-A total of 191 minors were reported missing

-A total of 616 adults we


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