Following reports of more than 800 people going missing from Delhi in just 15 days of 2026, Delhi Police assured citizens that there is no need for fear or panic. Delhi Police PRO Sanjay Tyagi on Thursday (Feb 6) highlighted that there has been no increase in missing-person reports in the city when compared to previous years. In fact, January 2026 observed fewer such cases than in the same period last year.In a latest statement, Delhi Police stated that the “hype” around such reports was being pushed through “paid promotions”, adding that strict action against those will be taken.“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,” Delhi Police stated in a statement on X.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/509-women-191-minors-missing-over-800-vanish-from-delhi-in-just-15-days-of-2026-shocking-details-emerge-1770106015069">509 women, 191 minors missing: Over 800 vanish from Delhi in just 15 days of 2026 - SHOCKING details emerge</a><h2>‘No need to fear or panic’</h2>In a video statement released by Delhi Police, Tyagi said, “There is no need to fear or panic regarding the missing persons in Delhi, especially children. Compared to the past, there has been no increase in reporting missing persons in Delhi. In January 2026, compared to the same period last year, there has been a drop in reporting missing persons. It is also worth mentioning that Delhi Police follows the policy of fair and transparent reporting of crime.”“It is being made clear that no involvement of an organised gang has come to light regarding missing children or kidnapping. We appeal to you to pay no heed to rumours in this regard. Appropriate action will be taken against those spreading rumour,” he added.Meanwhile, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), a nodal agency of the Delhi Police, rescued two minor boys who went missing from the Mukherjee Nagar and Wazirabad areas.&nbsp; Watch | Reserve Bank of India to Keep Rates on Hold<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/reserve-bank-of-india-to-keep-rates-on-hold-1770354372840/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/reserve-bank-of-india-to-keep-rates-on-hold-1770354372840/embed</a>&nbsp;

Delhi Police dismissed panic over reports of 800 missing in 15 days, saying data shows no rise in cases. Officials noted January 2026 saw fewer missing-person reports than last year.

Following reports of more than 800 people going missing from Delhi in just 15 days of 2026, Delhi Police assured citizens that there is no need for fear or panic. Delhi Police PRO Sanjay Tyagi on Thursday (Feb 6) highlighted that there has been no increase in missing-person reports in the city when compared to previous years. In fact, January 2026 observed fewer such cases than in the same period last year. In a latest statement, Delhi Police stated that the “hype” around such reports was being pushed through “paid promotions”, adding that strict action against those will be taken. “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,” Delhi Police stated in a statement on X. Also read | 509 women, 191 minors missing: Over 800 vanish from Delhi in just 15 days of 2026 - SHOCKING details emerge ‘No need to fear or panic’ In a video statement released by Delhi Police, Tyagi said, “There is no need to fear or panic regarding the missing persons in Delhi, especially children. Compared to the past, there has been no increase in reporting missing persons in Delhi. In January 2026, compared to the same period last year, there has been a drop in reporting missing persons. It is also worth mentioning that Delhi Police follows the policy of fair and transparent reporting of crime.” “It is being made clear that no involvement of an organised gang has come to light regarding missing children or kidnapping. We appeal to you to pay no heed to rumours in this regard. Appropriate action will be taken against those spreading rumour,” he added. Meanwhile, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), a nodal agency of the Delhi Police, rescued two minor boys who went missing from the Mukherjee Nagar and Wazirabad areas. Watch | Reserve Bank of India to Keep Rates on Hold https://www.wionews.com/videos/reserve-bank-of-india-to-keep-rates-on-hold-1770354372840/embed

Delhi Police dismissed panic over reports of 800 missing in 15 days, saying data shows no rise in cases. Officials noted January 2026 saw fewer missing-person reports than last year.

Fact-check: Over 800 missing in 15 days? Delhi Police data tells a different story

UPDATE: In a statement, Delhi Police said that the number of missing persons reported in Delhi has remained largely stable over the past decade. In January 2026 alone, 629 missing persons were successfully traced, it said. Police also warned against rumour mongering on the issue and appealed to citizens to not fall for rumours.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In a shocking revelation, it has come to light that more than 800 people were reported missing in Delhi in the first 15 days of 2026. According to a report published by news agency PTI, between January 1 and 15, a total of 807 people went missing, with an average of 54 people going missing every day. Of these, 509 were women and girls, and 298 were men. The data also revealed that an average of 13 children went missing in this period. The Delhi Police data, as quoted by PTI report, showed that among the total reported missing, minors made up 191 cases, girls accounted for 146 cases, while 616 adults were reported missing. Police data stated that around 572 people remain untraced while police have managed to trace 235 of the missing persons.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-us-trade-tariff-stalemate-broken-what-does-this-mean-for-new-delhi-and-its-economy-1770100909043">India US trade tariff stalemate ends, what does this mean for New Delhi and its economy</a>&nbsp;Among the missing children, PTI report stated that the police managed to trace 29 girls and 19 boys, but nearly 71 per cent of adolescents (121) remain untraced. In the age group of 8 to 12 years, 13 children went missing — eight boys and five girls — with only three boys being found. In the under-eight category, a total of nine children were reported missing, of whom three boys were found, and six children remain untraced.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indigo-flight-from-kuwait-to-delhi-diverted-amid-security-threat-1769774336140">IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Delhi diverted amid security threat</a>&nbsp;Adults, however, continue to make up the largest portion of missing persons, according to the data. In the first half of January, 616 adults were reported missing, including 363 women and 253 men. While police were able to trace 90 men and 91 women, 435 people have yet to be found.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2025, a total of 24,508 people were reported missing in Delhi, with women accounting for over 60 per cent of the cases at 14,870. Men accounted for 9,638 cases. Police managed to trace 15,421 individuals, but 9,087 cases remain unresolved, the data revealed. A decadal analysis (2016-2026) highlights a troubling trend in the rising number of missing persons each year. Over the past decade, 2,32,737 people were reported missing in Delhi, with approximately 1.8 lakh individuals traced, but nearly 52,000 cases remain unresolved, according to Delhi Police records.&nbsp;

In the first 15 days of 2026, Delhi reported 807 missing persons—509 women and girls and 298 men—with 572 still untraced. Children and adolescents are heavily affected. In 2025 alone, 24,508 went missing, including 14,870 women, showing a decade-long rise and 52,000 unresolved cases.

UPDATE: In a statement, Delhi Police said that the number of missing persons reported in Delhi has remained largely stable over the past decade. In January 2026 alone, 629 missing persons were successfully traced, it said. Police also warned against rumour mongering on the issue and appealed to citizens to not fall for rumours. In a shocking revelation, it has come to light that more than 800 people were reported missing in Delhi in the first 15 days of 2026. According to a report published by news agency PTI, between January 1 and 15, a total of 807 people went missing, with an average of 54 people going missing every day. Of these, 509 were women and girls, and 298 were men. The data also revealed that an average of 13 children went missing in this period. The Delhi Police data, as quoted by PTI report, showed that among the total reported missing, minors made up 191 cases, girls accounted for 146 cases, while 616 adults were reported missing. Police data stated that around 572 people remain untraced while police have managed to trace 235 of the missing persons. Also Read: India US trade tariff stalemate ends, what does this mean for New Delhi and its economy Among the missing children, PTI report stated that the police managed to trace 29 girls and 19 boys, but nearly 71 per cent of adolescents (121) remain untraced. In the age group of 8 to 12 years, 13 children went missing — eight boys and five girls — with only three boys being found. In the under-eight category, a total of nine children were reported missing, of whom three boys were found, and six children remain untraced. Also Read: IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Delhi diverted amid security threat Adults, however, continue to make up the largest portion of missing persons, according to the data. In the first half of January, 616 adults were reported missing, including 363 women and 253 men. While police were able to trace 90 men and 91 women, 435 people have yet to be found. In 2025, a total of 24,508 people were reported missing in Delhi, with women accounting for over 60 per cent of the cases at 14,870. Men accounted for 9,638 cases. Police managed to trace 15,421 individuals, but 9,087 cases remain unresolved, the data revealed. A decadal analysis (2016-2026) highlights a troubling trend in the rising number of missing persons each year. Over the past decade, 2,32,737 people were reported missing in Delhi, with approximately 1.8 lakh individuals traced, but nearly 52,000 cases remain unresolved, according to Delhi Police records.

In the first 15 days of 2026, Delhi reported 807 missing persons—509 women and girls and 298 men—with 572 still untraced. Children and adolescents are heavily affected. In 2025 alone, 24,508 went missing, including 14,870 women, showing a decade-long rise and 52,000 unresolved cases.

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