8 months ago
Mumbai Police Clarify Missing Children Cases
In Mumbai, 145 children went missing between June and December, with 93 girls and 52 boys affected.
The police think human trafficking might be the reason.
Many of these children are older teenagers, but some are very young too.
The problem is happening in different parts of the city.
The police have clarified that they handle every missing child case seriously and have a high recovery rate of 98%.
They also warned people not to believe everything they see on social media, as some posts are misleading and cause unnecessary fear.
145 children, including 93 girls, went missing in Mumbai between June and December.
82 children went missing in just 36 days, from November 1 to December 6.
Older teenagers were most affected, but very young children (girls up to 5 years, boys up to 11 years) were also missing.
Mumbai Police clarified that every missing child case is treated with seriousness and urgency, with a 98% recovery rate.
Police warned against misleading social media posts that create unnecessary panic and urged citizens to rely on official updates.
- Who
- 145 children (93 girls, 52 boys) in Mumbai
- What
- Missing children cases and police clarification on social media posts
- Where
- Various locations in Mumbai, including Kurla Village, Vakola, Powai, Malwani, and Sakinaka
- When
- Between June and December, with a recent spike from November 1 to December 6
- Why
- Suspected human trafficking and misleading social media posts creating panic
Social Media Users
Mumbai Police
Accuracy of Information
Social Media Users
Social media posts suggest a surge in missing children cases and imply inaction by authorities.
Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police state that the viral messages are misleading and not based on verified facts, creating unnecessary panic.
Response to Missing Children
Social Media Users
Social media users express concern over the safety of children and the effectiveness of police actions.
Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police assure that every complaint is handled with seriousness, urgency, and compassion, following a strict protocol for swift action.
Key facts
- Total Missing Children (June-December)
- 145
- Missing Girls
- 93
- Missing Boys
- 52
- Recent Spike (November 1-December 6)
- 82 children
- Recovery Rate
- 98%
- Primary Suspected Cause
- Human trafficking
- Key Locations
- Kurla Village, Vakola, Powai, Malwani, Sakinaka
- Affected Age Groups
- Up to 18 years (older teenagers most affected), very young children (girls up to 5 years, boys up to 11 years)
Quotes
Raj Thackeray
MNS chief
“We in Maharashtra do not want a government response along the lines of, ‘So many cases of child abduction have been registered, and X per cent of those children have been traced and safely returned to their families.’ Fundamentally, the figures reported by the NCRB only show how many parents have filed complaints with the police. But do even a few thousand such complaints actually reach the police in the first place?”
deccanchronicle.com
“According to NCRB data, even if we look at recent years, this rate has increased by nearly 30 per cent from 2021 to 2024. Interstate gangs have emerged that abduct young children and then force them into labour or push them into begging on the streets. These gangs are brazenly abducting very young children, and it is unclear what exactly the government is doing about it.”
deccanchronicle.com
