Vijayawada: Vijayawada: The disappearance of women and girls continues to be a serious concern in Andhra Pradesh, with nearly 8,000 cases reported annually over the last six years. Between June 2019 and May 2025, a total of 62,125 women and girls were reported missing, according to official data from the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS).Out of these, 59,270 were successfully traced, while 2,855 individuals remain missing as of May 2025. The data shows a steady rise in the number of missing cases, peaking in 2021–2022 with 11,236 reports.Although the numbers slightly declined afterward, they remained high, averaging around 10,800 cases per year. The number of missing girls has increased significantly—from 1,898 cases in 2019–2020 to 3,564 in 2024–2025—highlighting growing concerns over the safety of minors.While most cases were resolved in previous years, 2024–2025 saw a sharp increase in untraced cases. A total of 1,486 women and girls were still unaccounted for by May 2025, nearly five times higher than in earlier years, where untraced cases ranged from 221 to 324 annually. Among the untraced this year, 1,110 are women and 376 are girls.Officials say that the rise may be due to delayed reporting, lack of public cooperation, and complex cases involving movement across state or national borders. Some cases from the latest year are still under investigation and may be resolved in the coming months.Despite the use of advanced tracking systems, the growing number of untraced individuals suggests the need to strengthen surveillance, cross-border coordination, and community awareness.====================Alarming Rise in Missing Cases62,125 women and girls were reported missing across Andhra Pradesh in the past six years — averaging 8,000 cases annually59,270 individuals have been traced, but 2,855 remain untraced as of May 2025The highest number of missing cases was recorded in 2021–2022 with 11,236 reportsUntraced cases surged to 1,486 in 2024–25 — nearly 5 times higher than previous years.The number of missing girls nearly doubled from 1,898 (2019–20) to 3,564 (2024–25), signaling growing risks for minorsPolice link the surge in untraced cases to reporting delays, cross-border complexities, and limited public cooperation.
