What the Data Shows
- In recent years, a large number of missing-women cases were reported in Davanagere district. Local police sources say that over 1,500 women who were reported missing have been successfully traced and reunited with families.
- Despite this high recovery rate, concerns remain because several cases are still unresolved or lack clear explanations, raising serious questions about possible human trafficking links — especially when women disappear without clear reasons.
❗ Why Fears of Human Trafficking Persist
- Although most women reported missing are eventually located, the circumstances of many disappearances are unclear, and some individuals are found in situations that suggest they may have been exploited or moved against their will — this is what keeps human trafficking concerns alive.
- Local police and observers note that missing-person cases often involve a mix of reasons — not all are due to criminal acts. Some cases result from personal decisions (e.g., elopement, family disputes, financial issues).
- However, true abduction or trafficking situations are harder to solve, especially when there’s little evidence or lead available, and people are not traced quickly. This uncertainty escalates worries of deeper human trafficking involvement.
