Chandigarh
( Justice News)
: In a remarkable example of coordinated efforts and the effective use of Aadhaar-based identification, RO Chandigarh has successfully facilitated the reunion of a missing child, Jagga Singh, with his family after months of separation.
Jagga Singh, a child with approximately 50–60% intellectual disability, went missing on 20th August during a local fair. Later that night, at around 1:30 AM, he was found by local police near village Chhachhrauli in Yamunanagar. Due to his limited ability to communicate, the child was unable to share details about his identity or family, making the tracing process particularly challenging.
Despite sustained efforts by the local police, including circulation of the child’s videos to gather leads, no immediate information about his family could be established. The child was subsequently placed under the care of a Child Care Institution, where continued efforts were made to identify him.
As part of the identification process, Aadhaar enrolment was initiated for the child. However, the enrolment was rejected as a duplicate, indicating the existence of a prior Aadhaar record. Recognizing the potential of this lead, the case was escalated to the Regional Office, Chandigarh.
Under the guidance of Ms. Babita Rani, Assistant Manager (Haryana), and with support from Mr. Deepak, Legal Advisor for the Child Care Institution, advanced Aadhaar search mechanisms were utilized. This led to the successful retrieval of critical details, including the child’s address and family contact information.
Following verification and coordination, Jagga Singh was successfully reunited with his parents on 28th March 2026, bringing immense relief and joy to the family.
This case highlights the vital role of Aadhaar in identity verification and showcases how technology, combined with persistent administrative and institutional efforts, can help restore families and bring hope to vulnerable individuals.
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