Delhi Police’s South-West District successfully reunited 118 missing or kidnapped individuals, including 31 children and 87 adults, with their families in February 2026 under Operation Milap. This initiative highlights dedicated efforts to trace and return vulnerable people amid rising urban disappearances. No casualties or unresolved cases were noted in the drive spanning February 1-28.
Operation Details
Teams launched immediate searches upon receiving reports, using local enquiries, CCTV reviews, and posters at bus stands, railway stations, auto hubs, and e-rickshaw points. They consulted drivers, vendors, and informers while checking nearby police and hospital records for leads. Key stations like PS Vasant Vihar (9 reunions), PS Palam Village (17), PS Sagarpur (16), and PS SJ Enclave (14) led recoveries, showcasing coordinated district-wide action.
Impact and Methods
Operation Milap emphasizes compassionate policing, restoring family bonds through systematic probes and swift response. Similar drives in prior months reunited 75 in January and over 1,300 annually in 2025, proving its effectiveness. DCP Amit Goel praised the approach for bringing relief to grieving families via technology and community ties.
Broader Context
This success builds on ongoing campaigns like those by Anti-Human Trafficking Units, addressing child abductions and adult vanishings in Delhi. It reaffirms police commitment to public welfare amid challenges like urban migration and crime. Families expressed gratitude, underscoring the emotional weight of each reunion.
