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Delhi Police has recently dismissed the rumours of alleged spike in the number of girls missing in the city. The authority called the spike in the cases
panic-inducing and stated that they hype was induced through "paid promotions." At the same time, Delhi Police didn't name any perpetrators. However, the social media was abuzz with speculation that the reported hype was created with an intention to promote the recently released film Mardaani 3, featuring Rani Mukerji as the lead. Scores of social media users claimed that Yash Raj Films' marketing team, which backed the film, was to be blamed for amplifying the narrative online. Now, Yash Raj Films have issued a statement and denied claims of using Delhi missing girls to promote the film.
Did Yash Raj Films use Delhi missing girls report to Mardaani 3?
In the official statement issued by Yash Raj Films they strongly denied the allegations. "Yash Raj Films is a 50-year-old company founded on the core principles of being highly ethical and transparent. We strongly deny the accusations floating on social media that Mardaani 3’s promotional campaign has deliberately sensationalised a sensitive issue like this. We have immense trust in our authorities, who will share all facts and truths in due course of time," the statement reads.
About reports of missing girls in Delhi, Mumbai
According to official Delhi Police data accessed by PTI, 807 people were reported missing between January 1 and 15. Of these, 509 were women and girls, while 298 were men. 616 adults and 191 minors were reported in them. The numbers led to sensationalised headlines and social media posts, and riased panic among the public.Responding to the concerns, Delhi Police issued a clarification on social media, urging people not to panic over rumours related to missing persons, particularly children. The police said there has been no rise in such cases compared to previous years.
Delhi Police PRO Sanjay Tyagi reiterated on Thursday that there has been no increase in missing-person reports in the capital. He added that January 2026 recorded fewer cases than the corresponding period last year.
Similar panic-inducing claims were reported in Mumbai recently. Addressing the issue, Mumbai Police dismissed the rumours, stating that misinformation about missing and kidnapped children was being circulated online. The police said such claims are false and that FIRs are being registered against those spreading rumours and creating public panic.
