Mumbai Police Launch ‘Operation Shodh 5’ To Trace Missing Children And Adults; Citizens Urged To Help
Mumbai, September 30, 2026: The Mumbai Police have launched “Operation Shodh 5”, a special search drive to trace children below 18 years of age reported missing, abducted or kidnapped, as well as missing men and women above 18 years of age. The drive will be conducted across Mumbai from September 29 to October 16, 2026. Police Teams To Trace Missing Persons During the campaign, police teams at…
Mumbai Police initiate Operation Shodh 5 to locate missing individuals. The city-wide search runs from September 29 to October 16, 2026. The effort focuses on children under 18 and adults over 18 who are reported missing or abducted. Police teams at station levels will prioritize finding missing persons. Citizens are urged to cooperate and inform the Police Control Room on 100 or Child Helpline 1098 if they observe suspicious children or missing adults.
Stay vigilant at key locations such as railway stations, bus stations, religious sites, hospitals, hotels, shops, and neighborhoods. If encountered with children begging, working as domestic help, or unattended individuals, report to the police immediately. Citizens can also upload photos of suspicious children on the Khoya-Paya portal through the Mission Vatsalya website.
The Mumbai Police appeal for public participation to reunite missing individuals with their families.
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