Out of 93,940 women reported missing during the two-year period, 67,458 were located, according to information provided by Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio. Similarly, of the 23,429 girls reported missing, 18,770 were reunited with their families, he said
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis addresses the legislative assembly on Tuesday. Pic/X
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday told the legislative assembly that police traced 86,228 women and girls reported missing in 2024 and 2025. Out of 93,940 women reported missing during the two-year period, 67,458 were located, according to information provided by Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, news agency PTI reported. Similarly, of the 23,429 girls reported missing, 18,770 were reunited with their families, CM Fadnavis said.
In Mumbai alone, authorities traced 4,455 minors out of 4,515 reported missing. In Navi Mumbai, police successfully located 313 boys and 627 girls during the same period, PTI reported.
Fadnavis highlighted the success of Operation Muskan, which focuses on rescuing exploited and missing children.
“Between July 2015 and December 2024, 13 phases of Operation Muskan were implemented, resulting in the rescue of over 41,000 children. The 14th phase, currently ongoing from January 20 to February 20, 2026, has already rescued 1,401 children,” he said.
In Nagpur, 3,432 women and 723 girls were traced over the two years, PTI reported. In Raigad district, the police achieved a 100 per cent success rate in 2024, tracing all 102 reported missing girls.
A special ‘Missing Cell’, led by a woman officer, has been established at every police station in the state. Additionally, an officer of additional director general rank oversees women’s safety and reviews such cases every two months to curb human trafficking, Fadnavis added.
Maharashtra Budget Session 2026: Courier firms to be booked as co-accused in drug crimes
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that while drug crimes fall under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), courier services involved in illegal narcotics delivery will also be treated as co-accused.
He noted that social media platforms like Instagram are being used as marketplaces for drug trafficking and asserted that the government has a “zero tolerance” policy against the menace.
Replying to a question in the state assembly on police action against drug trafficking in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts, Fadnavis said that in Mumbai alone, 93 cases were registered between January and February 11 this year, leading to the arrest of 112 accused and seizure of drugs worth Rs 7.93 crore.
He added that MCOCA provisions include property seizure of accused persons. Courier services used for drug deliveries will now also be treated as co-accused and held responsible.
Asserting the government’s strict stance, Fadnavis said police personnel involved in the drug trade have been terminated from service.
(With PTI inputs)
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