New Delhi, February 9: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has stepped in after reports revealed a concerning surge in missing persons cases in Delhi. Data released by the Delhi Police shows that 807 individuals went missing in just the first two weeks of January 2026.

According to the reported figures, 191 of the missing persons were minors, while 616 were adults. While 235 people have been traced so far, 572 remain unaccounted for. In response, the NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary of the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, urging them to submit a comprehensive report within two weeks.

The Commission expressed serious concerns, stating that if the details provided are accurate, the situation could indicate potential violations of human rights. This action by the NHRC follows a media report published on February 5, 2026, which spotlighted the alarming rise in such incidents.

The data also revealed a broader trend: 24,508 people were reported missing in Delhi in 2025, with nearly 60% of them being women. While the police were able to locate 15,421 individuals, a significant 9,087 cases remain unresolved. Of particular concern is the growing number of missing teenagers. Since 2016, over 5,000 teenagers, including 3,500 girls annually, have gone missing each year, pointing to the heightened vulnerability of minors and young women.

The NHRC emphasized that these figures warrant immediate attention, and the Commission has called for a thorough examination of the actions taken by the Delhi government and police. It has requested a report on measures already implemented to trace missing persons and proposed steps to tackle the troubling increase in such cases.