Ludhiana, Oct. 8 -- Punjab's digital 'Pehchaan' portal has begun showing early results just one month after its launch. The initiative, designed to help identify unclaimed and unidentified bodies in government mortuaries, has already prompted 21 claims from families searching for missing relatives. Among these, Ludhiana district has recorded the highest response, accounting for 12 of the claims.

The portal was launched on September 2 with the objective of bridging a crucial gap faced by families whose loved ones go missing and who often remain dependent on police investigations for information. In cases where a missing person dies without being identified, relatives may remain unaware of the death, while the body can eventually be classi...