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Navi Mumbai reports 499 child kidnappings in 11 months; 41 still missing

Navi Mumbai reports 499 child kidnappings in 11 months; 41 still missing

Among the 458 recovered children, the reasons for their disappearance indicated more of emotional distress and personal circumstances rather than criminal intent, as 128 of the cases were linked to love affairs and 114 to children running away after being scolded by parents

03 December,2025 10:40 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Watchman held for attempted sexual assault on 9-year-old in Tardeo

Mumbai: Watchman held for attempted sexual assault on 9-year-old in Tardeo

Parents’ quick action leads to swift arrest; preliminary checks show no criminal record; the incident occurred on Sunday and came to light after the child informed his family

02 December,2025 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil
A broken promise: India's juvenile justice system in crisis

A broken promise: India's juvenile justice system in crisis

The India Justice Report 2023 reveals that over 50,000 children remain stuck in pending juvenile cases, with systemic failures ranging from understaffed Boards and child care institutions to the absence of a reliable national data system. Experts urge urgent reforms to protect vulnerable children

24 November,2025 06:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Maharashtra's Nanded court gives life sentence to man for raping a minor

Maharashtra's Nanded court gives life sentence to man for raping a minor

A court in Nanded sentenced a man to life for raping a four-year-old. Principal District and Sessions Court Judge Sunil Vedpatak, while stating the order, also imposed a fine of Rs 50,500 on the convict, Madhav Ramesh Janole

21 November,2025 06:19 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondent

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