Delhi’s law enforcers turned heroes once again, with the Crime Branch’s AHTU tracking down two runaway minors in separate operations across the city. The swift recoveries not only eased parental anguish but also shed light on everyday triggers pushing children to flee home.
The spotlight first fell on a 13-year-old girl whose disappearance gripped Ghazipur police on November 24, 2025. DCP Pankaj Kumar handed the sensitive probe to AHTU. Under ACP Suresh Kumar’s guidance, Inspector Mukesh Kumar’s team delved into family dynamics, canvassing neighbors and scrutinizing CCTV. Their efforts pinpointed the girl in Paharganj, where she had sought refuge after a heated parental reprimand over her social media obsession.
Parents had chastised her for hours lost scrolling online, igniting a teenage rebellion that led her to bolt. The emotional reunion brought tears of joy, with the family lauding the officers’ tenacity.
Meanwhile, on February 24, Ranahola station logged a 16-year-old boy’s vanishing act. From a modest family—dad a daily wager, mom at home with six siblings—the boy simply extended his tuition visit to a friend’s house in Shyam Vihar. Inspector Manoj Dahiya’s squad pieced together timelines from kin and peers, confirming his safe haven just blocks away.
These cases remind us of the thin line between discipline and despair for youth. Delhi Police’s proactive stance, blending tech and human intelligence, ensured no child slipped into danger’s grasp. Grateful families vow better communication, while authorities urge parents to monitor digital habits closely.