The disappearance of three young siblings in Jharkhand, including twins, escalated into a political confrontation Friday as BJP activists staged torchlight marches accusing police of investigative lapses.
Parents said they filed complaints weeks ago but received little progress on ground searches or CCTV reviews around the last known locations.
State home officials countered that specialized teams were scanning forests and highway checkpoints, urging parties not to politicize a sensitive child-protection matter.
Village councils reported rumors of trafficking routes, prompting demands for central agency involvement.
Child-welfare NGOs joined the protests, distributing flyers with the children’s photographs at railway stations.
The ruling coalition faces questions in the assembly about funding for district missing-person cells that remain understaffed.
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Sources:
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/missing-twins-case-political-storm-jharkhand-bjp-lapses-probe-10737612/