IPS Simala Prasad’s ‘She Goes Missing’ exposes the realities, vulnerabilities and social gaps behind missing girls in India.
Simala Prasad
IPS officer Simala Prasad is all set to release her powerful new book, She Goes Missing, a deeply sensitive and timely exploration of the long-overlooked issue of missing girls in India. Published by OM Books International, the work draws from the author’s administrative experience, social insight, and ground-level exposure to one of the country’s most urgent human rights concerns.
What makes She Goes Missing truly exceptional is its refusal to treat missing girls as mere numbers or statistics. Instead, Prasad presents their stories as human, layered, and inseparably tied to the social structures that shape their lives. Through each chapter, she unpacks the stereotypes, institutional shortcomings, and socio-psychological forces that determine how cases of missing minor girls are perceived and handled. Rather than dismissing these incidents as simple “elopements” or “runaways,” the book exposes the complex vulnerabilities-rooted in unequal socialization, patriarchal constraints, and systemic apathy-that place young girls at risk.
Drawing from real cases, legal frameworks, and compassionate storytelling, the book balances emotional depth with clear-eyed analysis. It compels readers-citizens, policymakers, and law enforcement officers-to confront uncomfortable truths about how society responds to its most vulnerable members. Prasad’s insistence on recognizing the human being behind every FIR, every file, and every missing-person report forms the emotional core of the narrative.
The book also shines a much-needed spotlight on the process of rehabilitation, a subject often overlooked in mainstream discussions. Prasad highlights how the journey does not end with rescue. Reintegration into society is long, difficult, and emotionally complex, demanding far more sensitivity and support than what is typically offered.
Ultimately, She Goes Missing is a call to conscience. It urges readers to break free from simplistic narratives, challenge ingrained stereotypes, and engage with the issue of missing girls with empathy and responsibility. By illuminating the crisis with honesty and depth, Prasad not only exposes a societal failure but also inspires a collective resolve to do better.
This is not just another book-it is a reminder that behind every missing girl is a story that must be heard, a life that needs safeguarding, and a society that must rise to protect its children. She Goes Missing stands out as essential reading for anyone who believes in justice, equality, and the transformative power of truth.
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