Cheers rang out in Delhi households as Crime Branch officers from the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit orchestrated the safe recovery of two missing minors. Hailing from Mukherjee Nagar and Wazirabad jurisdictions, the 12- and 15-year-olds were traced and returned home, marking a triumph against child vulnerability.
Delving into details, the younger boy’s case from Mukherjee Nagar began with a September 6, 2025, missing report for the mentally impaired 12-year-old. The FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions escalated to AHTU’s expert handling. Under ACP Suresh Kumar, Inspector Mukesh Kumar and ASI Ajay Kumar Jha’s unit executed a multifaceted strategy: exhaustive CCTV reviews, on-ground interrogations, advanced analytics, social media campaigns, and thorough family vetting.
Clues pointed to his life in a Nirankari Colony rental, split between vehicle cleaning and guard duties. A playful mishap due to his condition spirited him to Anand Vihar Bus Terminal. The team intercepted him there, ensuring a seamless handover.
Meanwhile, Wazirabad’s 15-year-old sparked alarm on January 22, 2026, leading to an FIR shortly after. AHTU’s Inspector Mukesh Kumar, ASI Mahesh, and Head Constable Naresh Kumar, directed by ACP Suresh Kumar, deployed similar tactics—local sourcing, tech oversight, relative quizzing. Pivotal input from ASI Mahesh culminated in a February 4 recovery at Azadpur’s wholesale veggie hub.
The teen had stormed out post-argument to his aunt’s residence. Safely escorted back through local police, these rescues exemplify proactive policing. Families lauded the effort, which not only mends broken homes but fortifies Delhi’s safety net against trafficking threats.