Over 1,500 missing women traced in Davanagere, trafficking fears persist
What the Data Shows ❗ Why Fears of Human Trafficking Persist
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unresolved cases of issing women and girls in davanagere raise human traffic concerns
What’s happening in Davanagere Over the past three years, police data from the Davanagere district shows that: 📈 Trends in the unresolved cases The number of untraced women has steadily increased year by year: Among girls, untraced numbers also rose — one in 2023, three in 2024, and eight by July 2025 — though overall fewer than women. 🚨 Why police and community are concerned Local law-enforcement officials say many missing cases stem from non-criminal causes such as family disputes, financial issues, or personal relationships. Many of those eventually found had left on their own due to such pressures. But cases believed to involve abduction or trafficking are notably harder to resolve; people thought to be caught in trafficking networks are rarely located. Because of the unresolved cases, human trafficking is a major concern among authorities, activists, and victims’ families — especially when women or children disappear with no trace or leads. 🔍 Police response To address this, the Davanagere police have:
