Alarming Rise in Missing Girls in Maharashtra: 2200 Cases in March, 307 More Than Previous Month
A new report has revealed an alarming rise in the number of missing girls in Maharashtra, one of India's most populous states. According to the data released by the police, more than 2,200 girls were reported missing in March 2023, an increase of 307 cases compared to the previous month. This means that on average, 70 girls are reported missing every day in the state. Most of the missing girls belong to the 18-25 age group, which is a cause for even greater concern. It should be noted that these statistics do not include girls who are abducted. The rate of missing girls is higher in rural areas than in cities. Pune reported the highest number of cases (228), followed by Nashik (161), Kolhapur district (114), Thane (133), Ahmednanar (101), Jalgaon (81), Sangli (82), and Yavatmal (74). The lowest figures were reported from Hingoli (3), Sindhudurg (3), Ratnagiri (12), Nandurbar (14), and Bhandara (16). The rising number of missing girls is a matter of serious concern and requires immediate action from the authorities. Civil society organizations and government agencies need to work together to raise awareness about the issue and take measures to prevent the abduction and trafficking of girls. This disturbing trend is a stark reminder of the urgent need to ensure the safety and well-being of all girls and women in the state.
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Alarming Rise in Missing Girls in Maharashtra: Over 2,200 Reported Missing in March
Mumbai, Maharashtra - According to recent statistics released by the Maharashtra police, the number of missing girls in the state has reached a worrying new high. In March 2023, more than 2,200 girls were reported missing, an increase of 307 cases compared to the previous month. This means that on average, 70 girls are reported missing every day in the state.
Most of the missing girls belong to the 18-25 age group, which is a cause for even greater concern. In February alone, 1,810 girls were reported missing, and this figure increased by 390 in March. It should be noted that the police can only register missing complaints if a girl is a minor. The identity of minors cannot be revealed by law, which is why this data is not uploaded to the police's website. These statistics do not include girls who are abducted.
"The rising number of missing girls is alarming, and the missing persons' cell of the police needs to find out the reasons behind it," said Rupali Chakankar, Chairperson of the State Commission for Women.
The rate of missing girls is higher in rural areas than in cities. In March, Pune reported 228 cases, followed by Nashik with 161, Kolhapur district with 114, Thane with 133, Ahmednanar with 101, Jalgaon with 81, Sangli with 82, and Yavatmal with 74. The lowest figures were reported from Hingoli (3), Sindhudurg (3), Ratnagiri (12), Nandurbar (14), and Bhandara (16).
This disturbing trend is a matter of serious concern, and immediate action needs to be taken to address it. The police and the government should work together with civil society organizations to create awareness about the issue and take measures to prevent the abduction and trafficking of girls.
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