The latest data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has brought a deeper trend in light in the country – a dangerous increase in the number of missing persons. According to the report, it was reported that 4.42 Lakh (442,000) people had disappeared in India in just one year. On average, 1,122 people disappear every single day.
While these figures are worrying at the national level, state -specific data reveals equally disturbing figures. In Rajasthan alone, around 33,000 people were missed in the past year, who translate 91 people who disappear every day. This figure includes men, women and children of different age groups and backgrounds. According to NCRB report, whether domestic disputes, mental health problems, human trafficking, or only voluntarily leave the home, is the matter of any missing person the story of trauma and uncertainty.
In the districts of Rajasthan, Udaipur has topped the unfortunate position and reported 2,098 missing persons. This is followed by Ajmer closely followed with 1,860 cases and Bhilwara, with 1,748 people disappeared. NCRB reports says that other districts also report continuously high numbers, indicating that the problem is widespread and not limited to any area.
The data mention in the NCRB report, emphasizes a major problem – lack of strong support systems and preventive mechanisms. In many cases, the families are left to trauma and the legal maze of a missing person to navigate on their own. The study often faces delay due to lack of labor, insufficient surveillance techniques and lack of complications of cross -jurisdiction, especially when you lack individuals walk or take them to different states.
One of the important concerns that comes from the NCRB report is the number of children and women among the missing, often a victim of smuggling or exploitation. Many young girls and boys are lured with jobs, education or false promises of marriage, just to smuggle in other forms of labor or abuse. Women, especially based on marginalized, are unsafe for kidnapping, home violence and other forms of exploitation, resulting in them disappearing.
The people who are missing are different. Some cases come from family conflicts or emotional crisis, leading to voluntary runway. Others include criminal intentions, including kidnapping, smuggling or playing dishonesty. In rural areas, a lack of consciousness and delayed submission efforts for Fire submission are further complicated. Problems with mental health also contribute significantly, as a person suffering from depression, dementia or other psychological conditions may differ without traces.
Law enforcement agencies are under pressure to respond faster and sensitive in these cases. Many states including Rajasthan have established special units and guides to handle the complaints of missing persons. Given the amount of cases and the enormous geography, however, the reaction often decreases.
Technology can play an important role here. Face identification systems, CCTV networks, GPS-based tracking and interlink condition database can significantly improve the possibility of tracking missing individuals. The participation of the community is equally important. Local residents can often give potential customers or comments to unknown people, and with the right awareness and channels they can be important for tracing efforts.
In addition, police stations require standard operational procedures (SOP) and rapid coordination with voluntary organizations, child welfare committees and female shelters. Pictures of missing persons, age, final knowledge and timely media circulation of physical identifiers can also help significantly with rapid improvement.
NCRB figures are not just data – they represent thousands of families in constant anxiety and crisis. For them, there is a struggle between hope and disappointment of each passing day.
While Rajasthan is struggling with more than 33,000 missing people, more active, technology competent and compassionate approach are more pressure than ever. In order to deal with this increasing crisis, the government, law enforcement, civil society and joint efforts from the public will be required.
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