Chandigarh, 05 June (H.S.): Raj Lali Gill, Chairperson, Punjab State Women Commission, (PSWC)has taken note of social media reports and public concern regarding the disappearance of several young girls from different areas of Ludhiana.

Acting swiftly, the chairperson Raj lali Gill sought a detailed report from the Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, and held discussions with police officials to ascertain the facts.

Gill said that as per the Preliminary report Ten FIRs have been registered at different police stations in Ludhiana based on statements from family members. she said as per the Preliminary inquiries indicate that the girls were not kidnapped or abducted by any individual or organised group. In several cases, they had left home voluntarily for personal or family reasons. Police teams are using technical surveillance, field inquiries, and inter‑agency coordination to trace the missing girls. Several girls have already been traced and safely reunited with their families. she said In one case registered at Jamalpur Police Station, three girls were recovered from their native village in Uttar Pradesh, where they had gone voluntarily for family‑related reasons.

At present, there is no evidence of an organised kidnapping racket or criminal conspiracy. However, all possible angles continue to be thoroughly examined as part of the ongoing investigation. Raj lali Gill said that Punjab State Women Commission and the Punjab Police are fully committed to ensuring the safety and well‑being of women. Dedicated teams are working round the clock to trace the remaining missing girls and reunite them with their families at the earliest.

Punjab State women commission chairperson Raj lali Gill appeals to citizens not to circulate unverified information or rumours that may cause panic and anxiety. Anyone with credible information is urged to immediately contact the Ludhiana Police or the Punjab State Women Commission and cooperate with the investigation.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH