Delhi Reports 807 Missing Persons in First Half of January 2026, Majority Women and Minors
Delhi Police data shows that 807 people were reported missing in the first 15 days of 2026, averaging 54 cases daily. Women and girls accounted for nearly two-thirds of these cases, with minors comprising 191 reports, predominantly teenage girls. Authorities have traced 235 individuals, leaving 572 untraced. The trend reflects a long-term rise in missing persons in Delhi, with over 24,500 cases in 2025 and around 52,000 unresolved over the past decade. Political leaders have expressed concern over public safety and policing effectiveness.
First-hand measurement across 14 sources
We measured how 14 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 25%, Centre 71%, Right 4%). Overall sentiment is negative (29/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: republicworld, thehindu, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, hindustantimes, zeenews, indiatoday, news18, zeenews, and 6 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 14 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–35/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
wion broke this story on 3 Feb, 11:28 am. Other outlets followed.