Over 500 Women Missing In Delhi In First 15 Days Of 2026
More than 500 women and girls were reported missing in Delhi during the first 15 days of 2026, according to police data.
Between January 1 and January 15, a total of 807 people were reported missing, of whom 509 were women and girls, accounting for nearly two-thirds of all cases.
This means an average of about 54 missing persons were reported every day during the period.
Police records show that only 235 of the missing individuals have been traced so far, while 572 people remain unaccounted for.
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Of the total missing persons, 298 were men. Minors made up a significant portion of the cases, with 191 children reported missing in the first half of January. Girls formed a majority among missing minors, with 146 girls reported missing compared to 45 boys.
Teenagers were the most affected age group among minors. Police data shows that 169 adolescents went missing during the period, including 138 girls and 31 boys.
Nearly 71 per cent of these teenage cases are still unresolved, raising concerns over delays in tracing vulnerable children. In the younger age groups, 13 children aged between 8 and 12 years went missing, while nine children below the age of eight were also reported missing. Only six children from these groups have been traced so far.
Adults continued to represent the largest category of missing persons. Between January 1 and 15, a total of 616 adults were reported missing, including 363 women and 253 men.
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Police were able to trace 181 adults, while 435 adult cases remain pending. The data shows that women form a majority among both adult and minor missing persons in the city.
The latest figures reflect a continuing trend in Delhi. In 2025, the city recorded over 24,500 missing persons cases, with women accounting for more than 60 per cent of the total. ‘
A decade-long analysis indicates that nearly 2.3 lakh people have gone missing in Delhi over the past 10 years, and around 52,000 cases remain unresolved.
