Bhagalpur, Bihar is gripped by anxiety as two underage schoolgirls, Sonakshi from Warsaliganj and Jiya from Maheshpur AliGanj, remain untraced 23 days after disappearing on January 8. Babarganj police station’s jurisdiction has become a focal point of criticism for the lack of progress in this sensitive missing persons case.

Relatives have besieged multiple police offices, from local thana to senior officials including SSP and DSP, seeking urgent intervention. Promises of thorough checks abound, yet zero breakthroughs have materialized, fueling frustration among the kin.

In an emotional plea at IG Vivek Kumar’s Eastern Range office, Sonakshi’s father Subodh Kumar wept openly before reporters. His raw grief underscored the human cost of bureaucratic delays. ‘Every passing day without my daughter is torture,’ he shared, eyes brimming with sorrow.

An SIT stands constituted to probe deeper, assures the DIG, but skepticism runs high given prior inaction. Parents dread foul play, their lives upended by worry. This isn’t merely a search; it’s a litmus test for administrative responsiveness in protecting the vulnerable. Will police deliver justice soon?