Delhi Police rescue two kidnapped minor girls from Bihar in interstate operation
Synopsis
Delhi Police's Anti-Human Trafficking Unit tracked two kidnapped minor girls across Bihar's Saharsa, Supaul, and Madhubani districts — analysing 65 CCTV feeds and vetting 140 shelter homes — after abductors repeatedly swapped SIM cards to evade detection. Both girls are now safe, taking the unit's 2026 recovery count to 46.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police's AHTU rescued two kidnapped minor girls from Bihar , confirmed on 26 July 2026 .
Cases were registered at Paharganj (FIR No.
347/2026) and Anand Parbat (FIR No.
690/2025) police stations.
Investigators analysed footage from 65 CCTV cameras and verified nearly 140 orphanages, shelter homes, and other locations.
Abductors deliberately changed locations and SIM cards repeatedly to evade police tracking.
The recoveries bring AHTU's total missing persons tally for 2026 to 46 .
Operation led by Inspector Anil Yadav under overall supervision of ACP/DIU Sunil Kumar .
The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Delhi Police's Central District has rescued two kidnapped minor girls from Bihar following an extensive interstate operation that spanned multiple districts, relied on technical surveillance of mobile signals, and required coordination with local police forces. The recoveries, confirmed on Sunday, 26 July, bring the unit's total tally of missing persons traced in the current year to 46.
Key Developments
The two girls were recovered in separate kidnapping cases registered at Paharganj Police Station (FIR No. 347/2026) and Anand Parbat Police Station (FIR No. 690/2025). Before locating the victims, investigators analysed footage from 65 CCTV cameras and verified nearly 140 orphanages, shelter homes, religious places, and red-light areas across multiple interstate operations.
How Each Girl Was Found
The first victim, identified by initials K.K., aged 13 years and a resident of Paharganj, was traced after investigators received specific intelligence along with a mobile number linked to her. The handset was placed under technical surveillance, initially pointing to Saharsa, Bihar. When the signal shifted to Supaul before the team arrived, the AHTU coordinated with Chhatapur Police Station in Supaul district and secured her rescue.
The second victim, identified as N.K., aged 15 years and a resident of Anand Parbat, had been reported missing in December 2025. Credible information placed her in Benipatti in Madhubani district, Bihar. Investigators found that her abductors had repeatedly changed locations and SIM cards to evade detection — a deliberate counter-surveillance tactic that significantly complicated the search.
The Officers Behind the Operation
The operation was executed by Sub Inspector Raj Bahadur Singh, Woman Constable Manisha, and Constable Ashish Kumar of the AHTU, under the supervision of Inspector Anil Yadav, In-charge of AHTU, and the overall command of ACP/DIU Sunil Kumar.
Broader Context
This is the latest in a series of recoveries by Delhi's AHTU, which has now traced 46 missing persons in 2026 alone. The unit's approach — combining CCTV analysis, mobile surveillance, and multi-state coordination — reflects a growing operational template for tackling child kidnapping cases that cross state lines. Notably, the deliberate SIM-swapping and location-hopping by the accused points to an increasingly sophisticated attempt to obstruct police pursuit, a pattern investigators say is becoming more common in such cases.
Both girls have been safely brought back to Delhi and reunited with their families. The investigation into the kidnapping cases remains ongoing.
Point of View
140 institutions verified, cross-district mobile surveillance — points to a unit that has built genuine interstate investigative muscle. What the case also surfaces is a troubling counter-tactic: abductors cycling through SIM cards and locations with enough speed to outpace a police team mid-transit. That is not improvisation; it suggests rehearsed evasion. As Delhi's AHTU racks up recoveries, the harder question is whether the legal and technological framework for prosecuting traffickers is keeping pace with the unit's field capabilities — because rescues without convictions do not deter the next abduction.
NationPress
26 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Delhi Police locate the two kidnapped minor girls in Bihar?
Delhi Police's AHTU used technical surveillance on a mobile number linked to the first girl, tracking her signal from Saharsa to Supaul in Bihar before coordinating with local police at Chhatapur Police Station to rescue her. The second girl was located in Benipatti, Madhubani district, following credible intelligence gathered during the investigation.
What made this rescue operation particularly challenging?
The abductors repeatedly changed their locations and SIM cards to evade police detection, a deliberate counter-surveillance tactic that complicated tracking. Despite this, the AHTU pursued every lead across multiple districts and states until both girls were recovered.
How many missing persons has Delhi Police's AHTU recovered in 2026?
With the rescue of the two minor girls, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of Delhi Police's Central District has traced and recovered 46 missing persons during the current year.
Which police stations registered the kidnapping cases?
The two kidnapping cases were registered at Paharganj Police Station under FIR No. 347/2026 and Anand Parbat Police Station under FIR No. 690/2025. The second victim had been reported missing as far back as December 2025.
Who led the rescue operation?
The operation was carried out by Sub Inspector Raj Bahadur Singh, Woman Constable Manisha, and Constable Ashish Kumar, under the supervision of Inspector Anil Yadav, In-charge of AHTU, and the overall command of ACP/DIU Sunil Kumar.
