8.7 Lakh Missing in India in 2023: Half Still Untraced, Women and Teens Most at Risk

8.7 Lakh Missing in India in 2023: Half Still Untraced, Women and Teens Most at Risk

TL;DR India faces a persistent missing persons crisis. In 2023, 8.68 lakh people were reported missing, yet only 4.6 lakh were traced, a recovery rate of just 53%. Women and children make up the majority of cases, with teenagers most at risk. States like Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh account for the highest numbers, highlighting urgent gaps in policing, social support, and inter-state coordination. ContextThe Supreme Court of Indi…