Agra, Jan. 27 -- Five minor girls of the Rajkiya Balika Sanrakshan Grah (girls' protection home) in Vrindavan, Mathura district, escaped from the home, late on Monday night.

Two of the five girls have reached their respective homes in Mahavan and Nauhjheel areas in the district, while efforts are on to trace the remaining three.

The remaining three girls are residents of Agra and Aligarh districts.

A case has been registered on the complaint filed by an official of the social welfare department.

Shlok Kumar, senior superintendent of police (SSP), Mathura, reached the Rajkiya Balika Sarankshan Grah, in Mathura district, on Tuesday and interacted with staff and officials. Later, he interacted with the media.

"Information was received a...