Ludhiana, June 6 -- The Punjab State Commission for Women has sought a detailed report from Ludhiana police by June 8 after taking cognisance of reports that nine girls went missing in the city within a span of 48 hours, raising concerns over women's safety and public security.

Issuing a notice to Ludhiana commissioner of police (CP) Swapan Sharma, panel chairperson Raj Lalli Gill said the commission had intervened following reports in the media and digital platforms regarding the disappearance of girls. It has sought a status report on the investigation and the measures being taken to trace the missing girls.

The panel exercised its statutory powers under Section 12 of the Punjab State Women Commission Act, 2001, which allows it to ind...