New Delhi: For families of missing children, the wait for a loved one to return can stretch into months, with every passing day bringing fresh anxiety and unanswered questions.At Jaitpur police station, head constable Chanchal has made finding those children her mission. In 12 months, she has traced 119 missing children, helping families reunite with the kids and bringing an end to the agonising wait.Posted at Jaitpur police station in South-East district, Chanchal traced 119 children and 16 other missing persons between Nov 2025 and Oct 2026. Of the children traced, 41 were below the age of 14, while 78 were between 14 and 18. The other 16 missing persons were adults.Behind each recovery was a trail of leads to follow, details to verify and agencies to coordinate with. Her work involved developing intelligence, using technical assistance, planning investigations and following up persistently on cases. She also coordinated with child care homes, NGOs and Child Welfare Committees across Delhi-NCR and other states to identify and trace the children.Police said her investigating skills and coordination with multiple agencies played a crucial role in identifying and safely tracing vulnerable children.For the families, however, the significance of each case went far beyond a police record. It meant a child returning home, parents no longer having to wonder where their son or daughter was, and families beginning to put their lives back together after a period of uncertainty.Her efforts also contributed to protecting vulnerable minors from exploitation and trafficking, police said.The South-East district police described Chanchal’s achievement as an example of humanitarian policing and a matter of pride for the district. Her work underlines how persistence, coordination and attention to each case can make a difference to families waiting desperately for answers.
