Search for 7-year-old girl who went missing near Gingee continues for second day
Local police in Villupuram district are continuing an intensive search for a seven-year-old girl who went missing from her home on Sunday. The operation involves multiple police teams and the use of drone technology to scan the surrounding area.
Why it matters
The case highlights local law enforcement response protocols and the community impact of missing persons incidents.
The search for the seven-year-old girl who went missing from her house in Alampoondi near Gingee in Villupuram district on Sunday (October 11, 2026) continued on Tuesday (October 13). There had been no updates so far about the child’s whereabouts.
The local police, accompanied by more than 50 police personnel, formed four special teams and launched a search for the girl. Villupuram district Superintendent of Police S. Madhivanan visited Alampoondi on Monday (October 12) and supervised the search for Hemalatha, daughter of Vadivel, 45, and Bhavani, 40, both agricultural labourers.
According to the police, the girl celebrated her birthday at home on Sunday. She then went to bed with her parents and grandmother at around 11 p.m.
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