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The issue of missing persons in Odisha has raised serious concerns, with over 13,000 individuals still untraced in the state. In the past eight months (From June 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025), a total of 20,060 people are reportedly missing across the state, revealed by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi in response to a question raised by Congress MLA Sofia Firdous in the Odisha Assembly on Monday.
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What The Congress MLA Asked?
Congress MLA Sofia Firdous wanted to know about the total number of missing persons cases registered in the state since June 2024, how many of these cases have been resolved, and how many remain pending? She also sought a response on the reasons for the delay in resolving the pending cases and the challenges faced by the authorities in tracing the missing persons.
What Official Data Says…
Though 7,048 missing persons have been traced, 13,012 individuals still remain untraceable, the official data revealed. The high number of unresolved cases has sparked concerns among the people.
The government has assured that efforts are being intensified to trace the missing individuals. Law enforcement agencies are working with various departments and utilizing modern surveillance technology to track and rescue those still unaccounted for.
Meanwhile, Opposition parties have urged the government to take immediate and stringent measures to address the growing issue of missing persons in the state.
