When other missing child cases have been rendered cold, the file, ASI Nirdesh Panwar and ASI Rajdeep of the Delhi Police, tend to stand as hope personified. Thanks to their tireless efforts in the past eleven months, they have reunited 223 missing children with their families, thus earning them promotions and the undying appreciation of countless parents.
Empathy: The Motive Driving A Resolve
Both ASIs Rajdeep and Panwar know that the reason behind their zeal is deeply personal. With children of their own, their personal experiences empathize as powerful motives to fuel endeavors towards locating missing children. Their day starts even before sunrise, checking national crime records CCTNS and ZIPNET for pending or newly reported cases. Even if it means only a blurry photo or just a name, they set out on journeys that are nothing short of herculean, traveling from the alleyways of Delhi to the far-flung Jammu and even Uttar Pradesh.
Challenges on the Ground: Communication Issues and Potential Opportunities
Every case has its own set of challenges that are sorely difficult to tackle. Dead phone numbers, relocation of families, and language hurdles in unexplored states often stagnate growth. Many families do not possess up-to-date photographs, which adds another layer of complexity. Even so, the officers continue employing creativity and patience to meet each problem. Their efforts have even led them to travel overnight to far-flung states, as in the case of a 14-year-old girl found in Jammu after her tracing from a Delhi railway station.
Stories of Hope: And the Family Is Whole Again
Some cases are resolved in days, while others take years. One poignant example is a girl who had been missing since 2017 and was traced to Saharanpur seven years later in 2024. Each reunion after this long is a stark reminder of the tenacity that goes into achieving this—hopeless families get a chance to relive life and goodness.
Recognition and Inspiration: They did not hold back with rewards.
Delhi Police awarded ASIs Panwar and Rajdeep for their outstanding achievement and bestowed upon them a special, unscheduled recognition that no working officer would ever dream of. This serves as encouragement towards their antisocial work. This gained significant attention for the police and these officers, inspiring their co-workers, which brought exceptional media spotlight on the need for organized programs aimed at combating human trafficking.
A Beacon for the Future: Lessons in Dedication
To the extent that child disappearances are an ever-emerging concern, child welfare services underline the responsibility that society owes to these children. The narrative of these two officers is an amalgamation of empathy, technology, and commitment that goes beyond unwavering.
