Ludhiana: A search is underway for four girls who have disappeared under mysterious circumstances in three separate incidents across the city. Police registered First Information Reports (FIRs) on Thursday, deploying investigators to scan security footage and trace the minors.
First Incident: Two Friends Missing Since May 26
The first incident occurred on May 26, when a 13-year-old girl and her 16-year-old friend left a house to buy a birthday cake and snacks for an at-home party and did not return. Police have registered a case of wrongful confinement against unidentified suspects. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to track their movements.
Second Case: 14-Year-Old Missing Since May 3
In a second case, a 14-year-old girl went missing from her home on May 3. Her family spent weeks searching independently before notifying the police on Thursday, prompting a quick investigation. Officers are now following leads and have questioned neighbors and known associates.
Third Disappearance: 17-Year-Old Vanished on May 4
The third disappearance involves a 17-year-old girl who left her home on May 4 to buy clothes at a shopping mall. Police have charged a youth in connection with her disappearance. The suspect is in custody, and investigators are working to determine the girl's whereabouts.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. The police have increased patrols and are coordinating with nearby districts. Family members of the missing girls have appealed for public assistance.
