Haryana Police Sets Benchmark in Reuniting Missing Persons with Families Through 100% FIR Registration and 80% Recovery Rate

Chandigarh, May 22: Haryana Police has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the protection of human rights and citizen safety, securing a model position across the nation. The sensitivity of the state police in handling cases of missing children and individuals is evident from the fact that FIR is being registered in 100% of the complaints, a unique and commendable practice of Haryana Police. As a result, nearly 80% of missing persons were successfully brought back home. Not just within the state, the Haryana Police is also reuniting people who went missing in neighbouring states and even countries like Nepal, with their families. In several cases, the missing individuals were speech and hearing-impaired or even mentally challenged. Solving such cases posed additional challenges, yet Haryana Police succeeded in resolving them using a combination of technology and skill.

Effective action by Haryana Police in crimes against women and children: Over 90% recovery rate for two consecutive years

During the years 2023 and 2024, Haryana Police demonstrated excellent and sensitive policing in handling serious crimes such as kidnapping and offences against women and children. In 2023, under IPC Sections 363, 366, and 366A, the recovery rate was 93.11%, 95.83%, and 92.08% respectively. In 2024, the figures remained consistently high — 88.89% (363 IPC), 90.45% (366 IPC), and 89.30% (366A IPC). This success reflects the dedication of Haryana Police field teams, use of technical tools, and a victim-centric approach. Even in IPC Section 346, which includes large volumes of missing persons cases, the police ensured successful recovery in 87.17% (2023) and 84.75% (2024) of the cases, highlighting excellent performance despite high caseloads.


Haryana Police’s mission-mode investigation system sets new standards of effectiveness

Additionally, a large number of false, civil nature, or fact/law error-based cases were closed after thorough investigation, reducing the burden on the judiciary and enabling focused action on genuine offences. There has been continuous improvement in the rate of charge-sheet filing, a low number of untraced and absconding cases, and minimal under-trial pendency. This proves that Haryana Police’s investigation system has been effective, timely, and result-oriented. Working in a mission mode, Haryana Police has ensured the prevention of crimes against women and children, safe return of victims, and strong legal action against offenders, thereby further strengthening the law-and-order framework in the state.


Remarkable action by Haryana Police in the first quarter of 2025 – 78% of missing persons reunited; sensitivity and efficiency shown in crimes against women and children

Similarly, during the period from January 1 to March 31, 2025, Haryana Police has performed commendably in cases related to missing persons. Out of 4,361 total cases, 3,406 missing persons were successfully traced and reunited with their families, yielding an overall recovery rate of 78.1%. Specifically, under IPC Sections 363, 366, and 366A, recovery rates stood at 79.73%, 78.98%, and 73.38% respectively, highlighting the police’s sensitivity and proactive approach in safeguarding women and children. Under a well-thought-out investigation of the cases, 3,361 cases (77.15%) were legally closed, significantly easing pressure on the judicial system. This performance is a strong testament to the police’s mission-mode operations, vigilance, and victim-focused strategy.



Every missing person’s return is a step towards restoring a family’s completeness – DGP calls humane policing by Haryana Police a national model

Expressing his views on this achievement, the Director General of Police, Haryana, Sh. Shatrujeet Kapur, stated that the safe return of a missing child is not merely the closing of a case file, it is the restoration of a family’s sense of wholeness. The Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) of the state police are symbols of the humane side of policing, extending beyond legal mandates to serve as pillars of hope for the most vulnerable sections of society. Haryana Police’s work in this direction is now emerging as a replicable model for other states as well. It is not only a success in terms of law enforcement but also a profound example of social reintegration. Through this process of reunification, Haryana Police has proven that with determination and strategic action, every missing person can be brought home.


Haryana Police sets a benchmark in humanitarian service — reunites 44 people missing for over 20 years with their families

The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Haryana Police has recorded historic success over the past 18 months in reuniting long-missing individuals with their families. The unit successfully located and reunited 44 adults and children who had been missing for over 20 years, marking one of the most significant accomplishments in this category to date. In addition, 22 persons missing for over 16 years, 47 missing for over 11 years, and 54 individuals missing for more than 6 years were also successfully reunited with their long-lost families. These cases were highly complex and challenging — involving decades-old disappearances, vague identities, minimal documentation, and changing geographies. Nevertheless, AHTU’s sensitivity, technical capability, and relentless efforts made these humanitarian reunions possible. This achievement is a strong reflection of Haryana Police’s committed work ethic and deep sense of responsibility toward society.