A viral claim about two Delhi Police officers rescuing 223 missing children in under a year has now been verified through credible reports
A social media post recently went viral, claiming that two Delhi Police officers, ASI Nirdesh Panwar and ASI Rajdeep traced 223 missing children within 11 months and reunited them with their families. The post highlights their “inspiring efforts” and suggests their dedication took them across multiple states to bring children back home.
What We Found
This claim is true and is backed by credible media reports. According to a Times of India story published in May 2023, the two officers, posted with Delhi Police’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), were indeed responsible for rescuing 223 children between June 2022 and April 2023.
- ASI Rajdeep traced and rescued 112 children.
- ASI Nirdesh Panwar rescued 111 children.
The officers used a mix of digital forensics, traditional policing methods, and field investigations to track missing children across different cities and states. Many of these reunions happened after years of separation, bringing relief to the families.
Following their efforts, both officers were promoted from Head Constable to Assistant Sub-Inspector, with the Delhi Police officially acknowledging their role in reuniting 223 missing children with their families.
Verdict
True — The viral claim is accurate. In less than a year, ASI Rajdeep and ASI Nirdesh Panwar rescued 223 missing children and reunited them with their families, as confirmed by reliable news coverage.
