New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The Delhi Police on Friday debunked the speculations around the surge in missing girls in Delhi, clarifying that they are being "pushed through paid promotions."

The police asserted that strict action will be taken against those spreading the rumours, adding that "creating panic for monetary gains won't be tolerated."

"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," the Delhi Police wrote in a post on X.

Earlier, Delhi Police assured the public that there is no need for fear or panic, particularly regarding children,...