Post info on missing minors online: Central information commission

In a decision that could have far-reaching consequences for police establishments in metros, the central information commission (CIC) directed Delhi Police on Tuesday to post information regarding missing or kidnapped minors on their website.

Najma Khan had sought information from police regarding boys and girls aged up to 18 years who went missing or were kidnapped between September 2004 and August 2007.

She also wanted to know how many of such minors were alive, in how many cases culprits were arrested and the present status of such cases. When Delhi Police didn’t provide a satisfactory reply, Najma approached CIC.    

Chief information commissioner Wajahat Habibullah held the information sought by Najma was a matter of pressing public concern.

“Indeed such information merits collation at the level of police headquarters,” he said.

“CPIO [central public information officer], police HQ [headquarters]
is directed that the information so collated on FIRs registered in each police station, of boys and girls up to the age of 18 years found missing or kidnapped and in how many cases entries have been made in the register, will then be uploaded on the Delhi Police website in line with RTI Act 2005. This exercise will be completed within two months,” he ordered.