LUCKNOW: For many families in Lakhimpur Kheri, the month of May ended with relief, reunions, and emotional homecomings as Kheri Police traced and safely recovered 144 kidnapped women, girls, and missing persons during a special district-wide recovery campaign. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khyati Garg.
Campaign Details
The campaign was launched across all police stations in the district, focusing on locating women, girls, and other missing persons whose disappearances had been reported in registered cases. Police teams carried out extensive field searches, analyzed technical evidence, tracked mobile phone locations, questioned suspects, and coordinated with police units in other districts to trace the missing individuals.
Recovery Numbers
The month-long effort resulted in the recovery of 113 kidnapped women or victims and 31 missing persons, all of whom were reunited with their families after the completion of legal formalities.
Police officials noted that many of the cases did not involve hardened criminals or organized kidnapping gangs. Instead, a large number of girls and young women had left home following family disputes, emotional distress, anger, or issues related to personal relationships and love affairs.
SSP's Statement
“Many girls leave home after arguments with family members or due to relationship-related issues. Such cases are extremely sensitive and every passing day increases the anxiety of parents. We personally monitor these cases and ensure that police teams act swiftly so that recoveries are made at the earliest,” said SSP Dr. Khyati Garg.
She added that police treat every missing woman or child case with urgency, irrespective of the circumstances surrounding the disappearance. “For us, the priority is the safe return of the individual and restoring them to their families,” she said.
Area-wise Recoveries
The highest number of recoveries was reported from Dhaurahara Circle (26), followed by Gola (21), Sadar (20), Mitauli (17), Nighasan (11), Mohammadi (11), and Palia (7).
Official Acknowledgment
ADG, Lucknow Zone, Praveen Kumar, said the campaign reflects Kheri Police’s continued focus on women’s safety, child protection, and prompt intervention in missing-person cases. Senior officers regularly review investigations to ensure timely recoveries and family reunions.
