Delhi Police Crime Branch rescues 2 missing minors, arrests suspect

December 21, 2025

New Delhi, Dec 21 – In a swift and decisive action, the Delhi Police Crime Branch successfully traced and rescued two missing minors and apprehended a 24-year-old suspect believed to be linked with their disappearance. The operation underscores the force’s focused efforts to counter crimes against children and ensure their safe return to families.

 The Missing Children and Police Response

The two minors, whose identities have been withheld due to their age, were reported missing earlier this year, prompting an immediate investigation by the Crime Branch. Upon receiving the missing person’s report, officers began tracking leads and combing through possible movements and contacts connected with the case.

Police sources say that coordinated efforts involving intelligence gathering, CCTV analysis, and ground verification helped narrow down the suspect’s location in Delhi. After establishing contact and confirming evidence linking him to the minors’ disappearance, officials moved in to rescue the children and arrest the accused.

 Arrest and Investigation

The 24-year-old suspect was taken into custody by the Crime Branch following the successful rescue. He is being interrogated as part of an ongoing investigation to determine the motive behind the minors’ disappearance and any crime(s) committed against them.

Authorities have emphasized that cases involving missing children are treated with utmost priority, with specialized units deployed to coordinate search operations. The Crime Branch’s actions reflect an established protocol that combines technology with traditional investigative work to locate vulnerable victims.

 Focus on Child Safety and Police Action

Delhi Police officials noted that the city continues to enhance mechanisms to prevent child trafficking, abduction, and similar offences. They stressed that public cooperation and prompt reporting of missing individuals are key to expedited action by law enforcement.

In recent years, multiple initiatives by the Delhi Police have helped reunite numerous missing children with their families, underscoring sustained efforts to curb crimes impacting minors in the region.