Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Gujarat Police Trace 42 Missing Children in 28 Days
Gujarat Police used cameras and computer tools to find 42 kids who had gone missing in a month.
They worked with special teams and shared safety tips with people.
The operation was led by the state's deputy chief minister and the police chief.
It helped bring the kids back to their families safely.
42 missing children were located and reunited with families in Gujarat between July 1 and 28.
The operation used CCTV analytics, cyber tools, and digital surveillance to trace the children.
Operation Surakshit Cyber Space was launched by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.
The campaign was overseen by Director General of Police Gyanendra Singh Malik and involved CID Crime and Railways.
Public awareness programs on online safety were part of the initiative.
- Who
- Gujarat Police, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, DGP Gyanendra Singh Malik, Ajay Chaudhary
- What
- Traced and reunited 42 missing children using CCTV analytics and cyber tools
- When
- July 1-28, 2024
- Where
- Gujarat state, India
- Why
- To strengthen cyber security and protect women and children in cyberspace
- Number of children traced
- 42
- Operation name
- Operation Surakshit Cyber Space
- Duration
- 28 days (July 1-28)
- Lead official
- Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi
- Police head
- Director General of Police Gyanendra Singh Malik