# Gujarat Police trace 42 missing children in 28 days with CCTV 2026-08-07T18:20:22+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Gujarat Police traced and reunited 42 missing children with their families between July 1 and July 28 using CCTV analytics, cyber tools, and digital surveillance as part of 'Operation Surakshit Cyber Space'. In one case, a Class 7 student from Khambhat in Anand district went missing on her way to school. Analysing footage from the Vishwas Phase-2 CCTV network, investigators found her within hours. The operation was launched under Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and supervised by DGP Gyanendra Singh Malik, with a stated focus on protecting women and children in cyberspace. The campaign, implemented by CID Crime and Railways across Gujarat, also included public awareness programmes on online fraud and cyber hygiene. Police said the initiative reflects the growing use of technology in child tracing efforts. ## Coverage - thehansindia.com Tags: CCTV analytics, child safety, cyber tools, Gujarat Police, missing children, Operation Surakshit Cyber Space Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gujarat-police-trace-42-missing-children-in-28-days-with-cctv/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gujarat-police-trace-42-missing-children-in-28-days-with-cctv/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.