Search intensified for seven-year-old girl missing near Gingee
Police in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, have intensified their search for a seven-year-old girl who went missing from her home in Alampoondi. Despite five days of investigation, the child's whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities are currently vetting local residents with criminal records.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding child safety and the effectiveness of local law enforcement in rural areas.
Search intensified for seven-year-old girl missing near Gingee left Police personnel continue their search for the seven-year-old girl who went missing from her home at Alampoondi near Gingee in Villupuram district Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/tamil-nadu/828tfd/article71592157.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-16%20at%2016.33.04.jpeg The police are examining the backgrounds of people in the locality and neighbouring villages who have previous criminal records VILLUPURAM The Villupuram district police have launched an intensified search for the seven-year-old girl who went missing from her house in Alampoondi near Gingee on Sunday (October 11, 2026). The whereabouts of the child remain unknown on the fifth day of the search, despite an extensive operation. Search for 7-year-old girl who went missing near Gingee continues for second day storyline 1 According to the police, the girl, Hemalatha, daughter of Vadivel, 45, and Bhavani, 40, both agricultural labourers, celebrated her birthday at home on Sunday.
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