Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Odisha Police Rescue 2,417 Missing Persons in Special Drive
The Odisha police conducted a special operation called 'Anweshan' from August 18th to 22nd to find missing people.
During this time, they rescued 2,417 individuals, including children and women.
The police also conducted similar operations earlier in the year, specifically in February, April, and May, rescuing thousands more.
This drive was aimed at locating and helping those who had gone missing.
The police stated that these special drives will continue in the future.
The rescue operation was successful, with many missing people being found and reunited.
Odisha police rescued 2,417 missing persons in 'Operation Anweshan'.
The operation took place from August 18 to 22 across Odisha.
358 missing children were found during the drive.
2,059 missing women were rescued during the drive.
Previous special drives in February, April, and May also rescued many missing persons.
- Who
- Odisha Police
- What
- Rescued missing persons
- When
- August 18-22, 2025; with additional drives in February, April, and May 2025
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To trace and rescue missing children and women
Opposition Party Concerns
Government Response
Missing Persons Data
Opposition Party Concerns
Opposition parties target the government over missing women and girls.
Government Response
The government has not issued an official response.
- Operation Name
- Operation Anweshan
- Missing Persons Rescued
- 2,417
- Duration of Drive
- August 18-22
- Missing Children Rescued
- 358
- Missing Women Rescued
- 2,059
- Puri District Performance
- 45 children and 504 women rescued