New Delhi: A 17-year-old boy who went missing from his home after allegedly leaving behind a suicide note was safely reunited with his family after personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) traced him at a Delhi Metro station on Tuesday night. The prompt response by CISF personnel, acting on information shared by the Delhi Police, ensured the teenager was located within hours of his disappearance.
Teenager goes missing after leaving note
According to officials, the 17-year-old left his home on Tuesday, reportedly leaving behind a note indicating suicidal intentions.
Concerned family members alerted the authorities, following which the Delhi Police initiated efforts to trace the missing teenager.
Given the nature of the case, the police treated the matter with urgency and coordinated with other security agencies to locate him as quickly as possible.
Delhi Police alerts CISF
At around 10 pm on Tuesday, the CISF control room received information from the Delhi Police Cyber Cell that the teenager was suspected to be near Punjabi Bagh West Metro Station in west Delhi.
Acting immediately on the alert, CISF personnel deployed at the Metro station launched a search operation across the premises.
The coordinated effort focused on locating the boy before any harm could come to him.
Boy traced near Metro station
During the search, CISF personnel located the teenager near Gate No. 1 of Punjabi Bagh West Metro Station.
Officials ensured that the boy was safe and remained with him until his family members arrived at the station.
The teenager was subsequently reunited with his family, bringing the search operation to a successful conclusion.
No injuries or untoward incidents were reported during the rescue.
Swift coordination ensures safe reunion
Officials credited the successful operation to the timely sharing of information between the Delhi Police and the CISF.
The quick response enabled security personnel to trace the missing teenager within a short period, preventing a potentially serious situation.
The incident highlights the importance of coordination between law enforcement agencies in handling missing person cases, particularly those involving vulnerable individuals.
CISF’s role in Metro security
The Central Industrial Security Force is responsible for providing security at nearly 250 Delhi Metro stations across the National Capital Region.
Apart from safeguarding Metro infrastructure and passengers, CISF personnel frequently assist in tracing missing persons, reuniting separated family members and responding to emergencies within Metro premises.
Officials said such incidents underscore the force’s broader role in ensuring public safety beyond routine security duties.
Conclusion
The swift action by the CISF and the Delhi Police ensured that the missing teenager was located safely and reunited with his family within hours. The incident demonstrates the value of timely coordination between security agencies in responding to sensitive cases involving missing persons.