Family issues, stress account for nearly one-third of child missing cases in first five months of this year in Keralam
- Posted on August 25, 2026
- By The Hindu
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Kerala's child welfare authorities have identified a troubling trend in missing children cases during the first five months of 2024. Approximately 30% of these incidents are directly linked to domestic conflicts and psychological distress within families. This alarming statistic underscores the critical need for enhanced family counseling services, mental health support systems, and community intervention programs to address the root causes of child disappearances before they occur.
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