New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports indicating a sharp rise in missing persons cases in the national capital, after data released by the Delhi Police revealed that as many as 807 people went missing during the first two weeks of January 2026 alone.

According to the data cited, 191 of the missing persons were minors, while 616 were adults. Of the total number of cases reported during the period, 235 individuals have been traced so far, whereas 572 people remain unaccounted for.

Acting on the matter, the Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary of the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, seeking a...