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Mumbai Children Vanish: 82 Missing in 36 Days!
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Eighty-two children disappeared in Mumbai within a recent 36-day period.
- Older teenagers, particularly girls, are disproportionately affected.
- Human trafficking is suspected as the primary cause of these disappearances.
Mumbai police are investigating a significant increase in missing children cases. In a recent 36-day span, 82 minors vanished across the city. The data reveals that older teenagers, aged up to 18, accounted for more than half of these disappearances, with girls being particularly vulnerable.
Cases have been reported across various police stations, indicating a widespread issue throughout Mumbai. While older youth are most affected, disappearances of younger children, including girls as young as five, have also been recorded. Police are exploring multiple angles, with human trafficking being the primary suspected cause.
The rising numbers have spurred demands from child rights activists for a robust "Child Safety Alert" system. This alarming situation requires urgent attention and comprehensive measures to ensure the safety of children in the city.
