Bhiwandi Sees Rise in Missing Children Cases, Total Reaches 142

In Bhiwandi, India, the number of missing children is going up.

In the last six months, 142 children went missing.

Most were girls.

The police are working hard and have found most of them.

Some kids ran away because of problems at home or because of romantic promises.

The police work with other states to find the missing kids and bring them home.

They also give the kids counseling when they get back.

Parents are encouraged to talk to their children to help them through tough times.