Raj Thackeray Urges Action on Alarming Rise in Missing Children Cases

Raj Thackeray, leader of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, has raised concerns over the dramatic increase in missing children cases in Maharashtra. In a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, he cited a 30% rise in cases from 2021 to 2024 and urged government intervention against inter-state gangs allegedly involved in kidnappings.

Raj Thackeray, the president of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, has expressed deep concern over the rising number of children reported missing in Maharashtra.

In a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Thackeray pointed to data from the National Crime Record Bureau, highlighting a 30% increase in missing children cases from 2021 to 2024.

He alleged that despite the alarming trend, the government has failed to act against inter-state gangs suspected of kidnapping children for forced begging, and questioned why the legislature has not addressed this critical issue.

(With inputs from agencies.)