Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji

Panaji, May 10: Two juveniles staying at the Apna Ghar rehabilitation facility in Merces reportedly escaped from the premises on Sunday, raising concern among local authorities and residents.

According to sources, the management of the rehabilitation centre has not yet filed an official police complaint regarding the incident.

Search operations have been launched, with teams scanning nearby areas to trace the missing juveniles.

The incident has once again brought focus on alleged security lapses at the rehabilitation facility, with residents and officials questioning how the juveniles managed to leave the premises without immediate detection.

Authorities are expected to review the existing safety arrangements and strengthen monitoring systems to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Further details are awaited as investigations and search efforts continue in and around the Merces area.