Rising cases of missing school children, some ending in death or injury, are raising concerns over learner safety and mental wellbeing.
Rising cases of missing school children are raising alarm over safety and mental wellbeing concerns. [File Courtesy]
A growing number of cases involving missing school children, some later found dead or injured in disturbing circumstances, has triggered fresh concern over the safety and mental wellbeing of learners.
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