In a troubling incident early Monday morning, ten boys aged between 10 and 12 years escaped from the Narauli Children’s Shelter Home located in the Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. The escape prompted an immediate search operation by local police and district administration officials.
Police Response and Investigation
Upon receiving information about the incident, police and administrative personnel rushed to the shelter home and initiated efforts to locate the missing children. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kantesh Kumar Mishra stated that a review of CCTV footage from the shelter home indicated that the children had escaped on their own, with no evidence suggesting outside involvement.
“The children broke open a loose backside window grill on the first floor, then scaled the boundary wall and fled toward the main road,” Mishra explained.
Details of the Escape
The SSP further elaborated that most of the boys are reported to be deaf and mute, with some also suffering from mental challenges. They collectively escaped around 1:30 a.m., but the matter only came to light around 8 a.m. when staff discovered their absence. As of now, there is no trace of any of the missing children.
Efforts are underway to locate the children and determine the reasons behind their escape. A special investigation team has been constituted under the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) East to probe the incident and trace the boys. The superintendent of the shelter home has lodged a formal complaint at the Musahri police station.
Shelter Home Conditions
According to sources, the facility houses approximately 46 children. The shelter home employs 10 home guards, all of whom are stationed at the main gate. SDPO (East) Tushar Kumar visited the shelter home and conducted an inspection. Police personnel and local administration officials remain deployed at the spot. Other children staying at the shelter home, along with staff members, are being questioned to gather more information.
Police are also examining CCTV footage from nearby areas to track the movement of the missing boys after their escape.
