Noida, January 17 – Police successfully rescued four 11th-grade students who had gone missing from a boarding school in the EcoTech-III area, officials confirmed on Friday evening.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone II) Shakti Mohan Awasthi said the students had been reported missing from the hostel of a Bal Inter College on the morning of January 15. Based on a complaint filed by the school administration, a case was registered, and a search operation was launched.
Students Found Safe at New Delhi Railway Station
Awasthi revealed that six police teams were formed to trace the missing students. Acting on leads, the police located the four students near the New Delhi Railway Station and ensured their safe return.
During questioning, two of the students admitted they had failed in some subjects and were too afraid to inform their families. The fear of reprimand led them to leave the school premises.
The police also discovered that the four students were close friends and had planned to leave together.
The incident underscores the need for open communication between students, schools, and families to prevent such situations from escalating. The students have since been reunited with their families, and further counseling has been recommended.
