Mangaluru: A 14-year-old girl missing from her home was traced near the information centre of Dharmasthala temple in Belthangadi taluk on September 4.

The girl with speech disorder is now under the care of Prajna Counselling Centre in Moodabidri, following the orders issued by the Dakshina Kannada Department of Women and Child Welfare.

Parents/guardians can contact the District Child protection Unit-I at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Mangaluru (Tel No: 0824-2440004/9482756407) with relevant documents.