Karnataka High Court Directs Police Investigation into Missing Persons Cases, Seeks State Action Plan

The Karnataka High Court has directed police to conduct proper investigations into missing persons cases and asked the state government to provide a comprehensive action plan.

The court observed, “Nothing is happening in the missing persons case; we don't know, close the case. This is a serious issue, children missing no action, missing person issue is a big matter.”

It further directed the government to furnish five-year statistics (2020–2025), category-wise, men, women, children, of missing persons complaints received, actions taken, and persons traced.

The court emphasized the need for systematic tracking, timely reporting, and family support mechanisms. The matter is now listed next week.

[Mahesh & State of Karnataka & Ors.]