By nika Why Missing Persons in India Is a Growing Crisis
Introduction
As you all know, India is a land of diversity; a place of breathtaking beauty and stark contrasts, of profound peace and occasional chaos. So, here in this blog, we are going to talk about some dark truths about India’s missing persons: the missing parts of India.
As per official documents, we can see that, on average, more than 200,000 people go missing in India every year, including children, women, and men. Around 50–60% of the missing people are found, but what about the rest? Many cases go cold due to lack of leads, poor reporting, or human trafficking in India.
This means at least a small majority of people are possibly dead, maybe killed, or captured for modern slavery. Imagine that you might be walking on a ground where someone is buried after being brutally murdered or raped. Don’t you think they deserve the justice of at least being found?
On March 6, 2025, a group of travelers including both foreigners and locals fell victim to a horrific crime near the Tungabhadra canal. Among them were two women: a 27-year-old Israeli tourist and a 29-year-old Indian homestay owner. Both were gang-raped, and one of the male tourists was killed. The incident shook the nation and quickly became headline news.
But here’s a chilling thought: what if they hadn’t been in a group?
What if it had been just one woman, traveling alone?
Would this case have ever come to light, or would she have simply disappeared: raped, murdered, and buried, without a trace?
Least and Most
India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories. Among these, Maharashtra reports the highest number of missing persons in India, with figures reaching over 30,000 to 35,000 annually. On the other end of the spectrum, states like Sikkim and Nagaland report the least number of missing person cases in India each year.
But have you ever wondered, why does Maharashtra top this list?
What’s really happening behind those numbers?
Let’s investigate.
Before getting into the crimes we have to understand where are these missing people end up?
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