Bhubaneswar, Mar 6: Three children have gone missing from different areas of Bhubaneswar within the past 24 hours, prompting the Commissionerate Police to launch a detailed investigation. Authorities have announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for information leading to their safe recovery.

The missing children include 12-year-old Pradyumna Pradhan from Dhauli, and two girls, Sumitra Dehuri and Shubhashree Nayak, from Salia Sahi. Pradyumna, a Class 6 student, was last seen riding a bicycle and carrying a bag. Details regarding the circumstances of the girls’ disappearance have not been disclosed.

Police teams from Nayapalli and Dhauli police stations have begun investigations following complaints lodged by the children’s family members. Officers are collecting information on the children’s recent movements, including the people they may have interacted with and places they may have visited in the past few days.

Authorities are also examining the possibility of kidnapping. CCTV footage from nearby areas is being analysed, and neighbours are being questioned to retrace the children’s last known activities.

The police have urged the public to come forward with any information that could help locate the missing children.