Mumbai: 82 minors missing in 36 days, police seek public help

• Mumbai reported 82 missing cases of minors and young adults between November 1 and December 6.
• Older adolescents, particularly 18-year-olds (41 girls, 13 boys), account for over half of the missing cases.
• Police urge public vigilance and prompt reporting, noting actual numbers might be higher due to underreporting.
• Over the last six months, 134 minors were reported missing in Mumbai, including 86 girls.
• Unverified social media messages about kidnappings are circulating, but authorities confirm the rising missing cases are a serious concern.

Why It Matters: Increased missing minors in Mumbai signal a growing threat to child safety.