{"id":52451,"date":"2026-06-12T21:04:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=52451"},"modified":"2026-06-12T21:04:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:34:38","slug":"operation-milap-gujarat-police","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/","title":{"rendered":"Operation Milap Gujarat Police Missing Persons Drive 2026: 1,470 People Traced in One Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Operation_Milap_Gujarat_Police_missing_persons_drive_2026_successfully_traced_1470_missing_individuals_in_one_month_Learn_key_facts_significance_exam_relevance_and_important_takeaways_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_Railway_and_State_PSC_exams\" >Operation Milap Gujarat Police missing persons drive 2026 successfully traced 1,470 missing individuals in one month. Learn key facts, significance, exam relevance, and important takeaways for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, and State PSC exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Introduction_to_Operation_Milap\" >Introduction to Operation Milap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Major_Achievement_of_the_Operation\" >Major Achievement of the Operation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#How_the_Operation_Was_Conducted\" >How the Operation Was Conducted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Inter-State_Coordination_Played_a_Key_Role\" >Inter-State Coordination Played a Key Role<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Surat_City_Led_the_Recovery_Effort\" >Surat City Led the Recovery Effort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Focus_on_Women_and_Child_Safety\" >Focus on Women and Child Safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Missing_Persons_Scenario_in_Gujarat\" >Missing Persons Scenario in Gujarat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Significance_for_Governance_and_Public_Administration\" >Significance for Governance and Public Administration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Important_for_Internal_Security_and_Governance\" >Important for Internal Security and Governance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Relevance_for_Women_and_Child_Protection\" >Relevance for Women and Child Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Demonstrates_Technology-Driven_Policing\" >Demonstrates Technology-Driven Policing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Important_for_Competitive_Examinations\" >Important for Competitive Examinations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Missing_Persons_in_India\" >Missing Persons in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Evolution_of_Missing-Person_Tracking\" >Evolution of Missing-Person Tracking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Previous_Operations\" >Previous Operations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Gujarats_Long-Term_Effort\" >Gujarat&#8217;s Long-Term Effort<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Operation_Milap\" >Key Takeaways from Operation Milap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#1_What_is_Operation_Milap\" >1. What is Operation Milap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#2_When_was_Operation_Milap_launched\" >2. When was Operation Milap launched?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#3_How_many_missing_persons_were_traced_under_Operation_Milap\" >3. How many missing persons were traced under Operation Milap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#4_Which_category_constituted_the_largest_number_of_recovered_persons\" >4. Which category constituted the largest number of recovered persons?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#5_How_many_children_were_recovered_under_the_operation\" >5. How many children were recovered under the operation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#6_Which_police_unit_recorded_the_highest_number_of_recoveries\" >6. Which police unit recorded the highest number of recoveries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#7_Why_is_Operation_Milap_important_for_internal_security\" >7. Why is Operation Milap important for internal security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#8_What_technologies_were_used_during_Operation_Milap\" >8. What technologies were used during Operation Milap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#9_Why_is_Operation_Milap_important_for_competitive_examinations\" >9. Why is Operation Milap important for competitive examinations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#10_Since_when_have_missing-person_records_been_maintained_in_Gujarat_for_this_initiative\" >10. Since when have missing-person records been maintained in Gujarat for this initiative?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/operation-milap-gujarat-police\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Operation_Milap_Gujarat_Police_missing_persons_drive_2026_successfully_traced_1470_missing_individuals_in_one_month_Learn_key_facts_significance_exam_relevance_and_important_takeaways_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_Railway_and_State_PSC_exams\"><\/span>Operation Milap Gujarat Police missing persons drive 2026 successfully traced 1,470 missing individuals in one month. Learn key facts, significance, exam relevance, and important takeaways for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, and State PSC exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Operation_Milap\"><\/span>Introduction to Operation Milap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gujarat Police have achieved a significant milestone through a statewide special drive called <strong>Operation Milap<\/strong>, under which <strong>1,470 missing persons were traced and reunited with their families within one month<\/strong>. The operation was launched across Gujarat on <strong>7 May 2026<\/strong> with the objective of reviewing pending missing-person cases and strengthening public confidence in law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative demonstrates how coordinated policing, technological tools, and inter-state cooperation can help solve long-pending cases involving missing persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Achievement_of_the_Operation\"><\/span>Major Achievement of the Operation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to official data, Gujarat Police successfully traced <strong>1,470 missing individuals<\/strong> during the campaign. The recovered persons included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>852 women<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>342 men<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>234 minor girls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>42 minor boys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The figures highlight that women and children constituted a large proportion of the missing persons who were found during the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Operation_Was_Conducted\"><\/span>How the Operation Was Conducted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operation Milap relied on a combination of modern technology and traditional investigative methods. Police teams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reopened old missing-person files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examined digital records and social media activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducted fresh field investigations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checked transport hubs and shelter homes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revisited complainants and witnesses for fresh leads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinated with police departments in other states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These efforts enabled investigators to trace individuals who had remained unlocated for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inter-State_Coordination_Played_a_Key_Role\"><\/span>Inter-State Coordination Played a Key Role<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many missing persons were located outside Gujarat. Police recovered individuals from states such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rajasthan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uttar Pradesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Madhya Pradesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bihar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jharkhand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>West Bengal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This reflects the importance of interstate cooperation in solving missing-person cases in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surat_City_Led_the_Recovery_Effort\"><\/span>Surat City Led the Recovery Effort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among all police units in Gujarat, <strong>Surat City Police<\/strong> recorded the highest number of recoveries by tracing <strong>341 missing persons<\/strong>. This made Surat the top-performing police unit during Operation Milap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_Women_and_Child_Safety\"><\/span>Focus on Women and Child Safety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials stated that tracing missing women and children remains one of the top priorities of Gujarat Police. The operation was part of a broader citizen-centric policing strategy focused on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Women&#8217;s safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crime prevention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community trust-building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The campaign highlighted the state&#8217;s commitment to protecting vulnerable groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Missing_Persons_Scenario_in_Gujarat\"><\/span>Missing Persons Scenario in Gujarat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Police records indicate that <strong>24,767 people have been reported missing in Gujarat since 2007<\/strong>. The large number of pending cases prompted authorities to launch Operation Milap and revisit unresolved investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_Governance_and_Public_Administration\"><\/span>Significance for Governance and Public Administration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operation Milap is an example of good governance through effective policing. It demonstrates how data analysis, technological surveillance, human intelligence, and community engagement can be integrated to address social issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For government examination aspirants, the initiative is important as it showcases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Citizen-centric policing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of technology in law enforcement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women&#8217;s and child protection measures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inter-state administrative coordination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public welfare initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"operation-milap-gujarat-police\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQzLnU4DybGvNHYl9aTSiuvNrxhVNdyJMzZhi6D2YDsDQ&amp;s=10\" alt=\"operation milap gujarat police\" title=\"operation milap gujarat police\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">operation milap gujarat police<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_Internal_Security_and_Governance\"><\/span>Important for Internal Security and Governance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operation Milap is significant because missing-person cases often involve serious concerns such as human trafficking, child exploitation, forced labour, and organized crime. Successfully tracing 1,470 individuals strengthens public trust in law enforcement institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Women_and_Child_Protection\"><\/span>Relevance for Women and Child Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A large number of those traced were women and children. This highlights the importance of government initiatives aimed at safeguarding vulnerable populations and ensuring their rights and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demonstrates_Technology-Driven_Policing\"><\/span>Demonstrates Technology-Driven Policing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operation used digital footprints, social media monitoring, mobile analysis, and database reviews. Such technology-driven approaches are increasingly becoming part of modern policing and public administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_Competitive_Examinations\"><\/span>Important for Competitive Examinations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions related to Operation Milap can appear in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UPSC Civil Services Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State PSC Examinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSC Exams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking Exams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Railway Recruitment Exams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police Recruitment Exams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching Eligibility Tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The topic is relevant under current affairs, internal security, governance, women and child welfare, and public administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Missing_Persons_in_India\"><\/span>Missing Persons in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India records thousands of missing-person cases every year. Women and children form a significant proportion of these cases. Many disappearances are linked to trafficking, family disputes, migration, employment-related movement, or runaway incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Missing-Person_Tracking\"><\/span>Evolution of Missing-Person Tracking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, police departments across India have increasingly used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facial recognition systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CCTV networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These tools have improved the ability of law enforcement agencies to locate missing individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previous_Operations\"><\/span>Previous Operations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several states have launched special drives to trace missing persons. Similar initiatives such as Operation Milap in different police jurisdictions and state-level search campaigns have demonstrated that focused investigations can significantly improve recovery rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gujarats_Long-Term_Effort\"><\/span>Gujarat&#8217;s Long-Term Effort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gujarat Police have been reviewing old missing-person cases for years. Operation Milap expanded this effort by reopening long-pending files and conducting intensive statewide investigations. Since 2007, thousands of missing-person cases have been recorded in the state, making such initiatives highly relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Operation_Milap\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from Operation Milap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Gujarat Police traced 1,470 missing persons during Operation Milap.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The operation was conducted across Gujarat beginning on 7 May 2026.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Of those traced, 852 were women and 276 were children (234 girls and 42 boys).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Surat City Police recorded the highest recovery with 341 traced persons.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The operation used digital tracking, field investigations, and interstate coordination to locate missing individuals.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">operation milap gujarat police<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Operation_Milap\"><\/span>1. What is Operation Milap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operation Milap is a special statewide initiative launched by Gujarat Police to trace missing persons and reunite them with their families through coordinated investigations and technology-driven policing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_was_Operation_Milap_launched\"><\/span>2. When was Operation Milap launched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operation was launched on 7 May 2026 across Gujarat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_many_missing_persons_were_traced_under_Operation_Milap\"><\/span>3. How many missing persons were traced under Operation Milap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A total of 1,470 missing persons were traced and reunited with their families within one month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_category_constituted_the_largest_number_of_recovered_persons\"><\/span>4. Which category constituted the largest number of recovered persons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Women constituted the largest category, with 852 women being traced during the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_many_children_were_recovered_under_the_operation\"><\/span>5. How many children were recovered under the operation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operation traced 276 children, including 234 minor girls and 42 minor boys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_police_unit_recorded_the_highest_number_of_recoveries\"><\/span>6. Which police unit recorded the highest number of recoveries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surat City Police recorded the highest number of recoveries, tracing 341 missing persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Why_is_Operation_Milap_important_for_internal_security\"><\/span>7. Why is Operation Milap important for internal security?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missing-person cases may be linked to human trafficking, child exploitation, forced labour, and organized crime. Tracing missing individuals helps strengthen public safety and law enforcement effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_technologies_were_used_during_Operation_Milap\"><\/span>8. What technologies were used during Operation Milap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Police used digital databases, social media monitoring, mobile tracking, field investigations, and interstate coordination to trace missing persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Why_is_Operation_Milap_important_for_competitive_examinations\"><\/span>9. Why is Operation Milap important for competitive examinations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative is relevant to topics such as governance, internal security, women and child welfare, policing reforms, and public administration, which are frequently asked in UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, and Police examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Since_when_have_missing-person_records_been_maintained_in_Gujarat_for_this_initiative\"><\/span>10. 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