Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Over 800 Missing in Delhi in 2026
In the first 15 days of 2026, more than 800 people went missing in Delhi, India.
Most of the missing people were women and girls, making up nearly two-thirds of the cases.
Around 572 people are still missing, while the police have found 235.
Many of the missing people are teenagers, with girls being the most affected.
This problem has been getting worse over the years, with thousands of people going missing each year and many cases still unsolved.
Over 800 people reported missing in Delhi in the first 15 days of 2026.
Women and girls accounted for nearly two-thirds of the missing persons.
Around 572 people remain untraced, while 235 have been found.
Teenagers, especially girls, are disproportionately affected, with 169 teenagers missing.
The trend of missing persons has been rising over the past decade, with over 2.3 lakh people reported missing since 2016.
- Who
- 807 people, including 509 women and girls, 298 men, and 191 minors
- What
- Over 800 people reported missing in Delhi in the first 15 days of 2026
- When
- January 1-15, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles
- Total Missing (Jan 1-15, 2026)
- 807
- Missing Women and Girls
- 509
- Missing Men
- 298
- Missing Minors
- 191
- Untraced Missing Persons
- 572
- Total Missing in 2025
- 24,508
- Missing Teenagers (2016-2026)
- 5,000+ annually