New Delhi: A total of 1,57,717 cases of kidnapping and abduction were reported across the country in last three years and the numbers have shown a rising trend, Rajya Sabha was informed today.

"As per data available for 2011, 2012 and 2013, a total of 44,664 cases, 47,592 cases and 65,461 cases respectively were reported in the country under kidnapping and abduction, showing a rising trend," Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said replying a written question. The Minister said the state governments are primarily responsible for prevention, detection, registration and investigation of crime and for prosecuting the criminals through the law enforcement agencies.