India, Feb. 6 -- Days after releasing data showing that over 800 people went missing in the national capital during the first half of January, the Delhi Police on Thursday sought to allay public concern, stating there is "no cause for panic or fear" as the figures actually reflect a decline compared to the same period in previous years.

According to official Delhi Police data, a total of 807 people went missing between January 1 and 15, with an average of 54 people going missing every day. Of these, 509 were women and girls, and 298 were men. Among the total reported missing, 191 were minors and 616 were adults.

In an official statement, the police said that, while the data was recorded, January 2026 saw a "decline in the number of miss...