Archive · 3 Dec 2025
499 Children Reported Kidnapped in Navi Mumbai
In Navi Mumbai, 499 children were reported as kidnapped over 11 months.
The police found 458 of them.
Most of the kids ran away because they were upset or had personal reasons, not because of crimes.
Some went to relatives, friends, or on trips.
A few cases were about serious crimes.
The police solved most of the cases, with 41 children still missing.
The most cases happened in two areas called Turbhe and Rabale.
499 children, including 349 girls, were reported kidnapped in Navi Mumbai between January and November.
Police traced 458 children, with 41 still missing.
Most cases involved emotional distress or personal reasons, not criminal intent.
128 cases were linked to love affairs, and 114 to children running away after being scolded.
The police registered 483 cases and solved 442, achieving a 91.78% detection rate.
- Who
- 499 children, including 349 girls, in Navi Mumbai
- What
- Reported kidnappings and subsequent investigations
- When
- Between January 1 and November 29 this year
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- Various reasons including emotional distress, personal circumstances, and criminal intent
- Total Children Reported Kidnapped
- 499
- Children Recovered
- 458
- Children Still Missing
- 41
- Cases Registered
- 483
- Cases Solved
- 442
- Detection Rate
- 91.78%
- Top Area for Cases
- Turbhe (51 cases)
- Second Top Area for Cases
- Rabale (49 cases)