Bhubaneswar, March 6 -- Three children have gone missing from different parts of Bhubaneswar within a span of 24 hours, prompting the Commissionerate Police to launch an investigation and announce a reward for information leading to their whereabouts.

A 12-year-old boy, Pradyumna Pradhan, has gone missing from the Dhauli area, while two girls, Sumitra Dehuri and Shubhashree Nayak, have been reported missing from Salia Sahi.

Police have declared a reward of Rs 25,000 for anyone who provides information about the missing children.

According to reports, Pradyumna Pradhan was last seen riding a bicycle and carrying a bag. He is a Class 6 student.

The other two missing children, Sumitra Dehuri and Shubhashree Nayak, were reported missing f...