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'No need to panic': Delhi Police issues clarification amid reports about missing persons, disappearance of children
- On Friday, the Delhi Police in New Delhi said social-media claims of a surge in missing girls were a `paid promotion` and warned that such reports create `panic`.
- Media reports noted 807 missing from January 1 to 15, 2026, including 191 minors and two-thirds women and girls, and police said the `hype` was pushed through paid promotions for monetary gain.
- A decadal analysis shows 6,931 children vanished from 2016–2026, with 1,013 not returning in 2025, when 24,508 people were reported missing in Delhi.
- Using ERSS-112 and online FIRs, police noted SOPs ensure transparent registration and that the Anti‑Human‑Trafficking Unit works 24/7 to trace missing persons, warning of strict legal action.
- Burari families describe anguish in cases like Wasim Raza, 19, and Ritik Jha, 16, as police urged not to fall for rumours and noted unreported returns inflate missing counts.
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YRF breaks silence on Mardaani 3 being linked to Delhi's missing girls report
Yash Raj Films responded to allegations that it used reports of missing girls in Delhi to amplify promotions for the film Mardaani 3, starring Rani Mukerji. It denied any deliberate sensationalism of the sensitive issue.
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Mardaani 3 paid promotions behind ‘800 girls missing’ in Delhi claims? YRF dismisses rumours: ‘We are a 50 years old company’
Coinciding with Mardaani 3 release and promotions, reports claiming that over 800 people had gone missing in just 15 days in Delhi started circulating. As Delhi Police blamed it on 'paid promotions', YRF has now dismissed any links to this.
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"We strongly deny accusations...": YRF on claims linking 'missing girls' reports to Mardaani 3 promotions
Yash Raj Films (YRF) on Friday strongly denied social media allegations that linked recent viral reports of "missing girls" in Delhi to a promotional strategy for the movie Mardaani 3.
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Total News Sources29
Leaning Left3Leaning Right8Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution62% Right
Bias Distribution
- 62% of the sources lean Right
62% Right
L 23%
15%
R 62%
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