New Delhi, June 10, 2026

In a significant achievement for law enforcement and public welfare, Gujarat Police has traced and reunited 1,470 missing persons with their families within a month through its special initiative, Operation Milap. The campaign reflects the growing effectiveness of coordinated policing, technology-based investigations and focused efforts to resolve missing person cases across the state.

Operation Milap was launched as a dedicated mission to identify and locate missing individuals by revisiting pending cases, examining records and strengthening field-level investigations. Police teams across multiple districts worked in coordination, using digital tools, intelligence inputs and ground inquiries to track people who had been reported missing. The operation covered both recent and long-pending cases, helping authorities make substantial progress in a short period.

Apart from locating missing individuals, investigators also examined circumstances linked to disappearances, including cases involving vulnerable persons and potential exploitation. The initiative relied on detailed investigations, analysis of digital evidence and collaboration among different agencies to improve the success rate of tracing efforts and ensure the safe return of those found.

The outcome of Operation Milap highlights the impact of sustained investigative work and modern policing methods in addressing a sensitive social issue. By reconnecting hundreds of families with their loved ones, the initiative has brought relief and renewed hope while reinforcing confidence in the efforts of law enforcement agencies to protect and assist citizens.