Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday (December 13, 2025) raised concerns over the rising number of missing children and kidnappings in Maharashtra and highlighted that “interstate gangs are systematically targeting young children” across the state.
Mr Thackeray has written a letter addressed to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, where he criticised the Mahayuti-led government for neglecting critical issues of public safety and instead approving big budgets during the winter legislative session held in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district.
Criticising the government over no action against the gang, Mr Thackeray asked, “Why is there no clear strategy to curb such crimes?” He also suggested prioritising the discussions on child abductions, missing girls, and other public safety issues in the legislative assembly and conducting a DNA test if needed to identify the children seen begging in public areas.
In response, Mr Fadnavis said, “I have already given statistics and reasons for the disappearance of girls or boys. Also mentioned the numbers on children returned.” However, Mr Fadnaivis did not read the letter of Mr Thackeray, saying, “If they have any doubts, I will definitely answer them.”
