MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a) As per National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) a total of 22,832, 23,991 and 27,561 cases of
kidnapping and abduction were reported in the country during 2005-2007 respectively. The
number of cases of kidnapping and abduction in case of children were 3518 in 2005,5102 in 2006
and 6377 in 2007.
(b) The primary responsibility of prevention, detection, registration, Investigation and
prosecution of crime, lies with the State. However, the Union Government has issued advisory to
the State Governments from time to time to give focused attention to the prevention and
control of crimes within their jurisdiction. The State/UT -wise details of cases registered,
cases charge-sheeted, cases convicted, persons arrested, persons charge-sheeted and persons
convicted under kidnapping and abduction of children up to 18 years of age during 2005-2007
are enclosed at Annexure-I. The details of cases registered under kidnapping and abduction in
various districts of NCR are enclosed at Annexure-II.
(c) The NCRB compiles crime statistics on the basis of First Information Reports received by
the police in the country. As `missing of a person` is not a cognisable crime, NCRB does not
collect statistical information in this regard. As the States generally do not report back
whether any person has been traced back, this information is not available.
(d) to (e) As per NCRB, no information regarding reports on organs being removed ITom the
bodies of kidnapped children is being compiled. Only 3 cases have been reported by Government
of Bihar regarding kidnapping and abduction of child victims (upto 18 years of age) for the
purpose of selling body parts during 2005-2007.
(f): As per the seventh schedule to the Constitution of India `Police` and `Public Order` are
State subjects and, as such the primary responsibility of prevention, detection, registration,
Investigation and prosecution of crime, lies with the States. The Ministry of Home Affairs has
from time to time been issuing advisories to the state Governments, urging them to give
focused attention and to take effective action to ensure prevention of crimes against the
children and to provide security and protection to them The Government has notified the
Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. The National Commission for Protection
of Child Rights has already been set up for proper enforcement of children`s rights and
effective implementation of laws and programmes relating to children. There is also a 24-hour
toll free emergency helpline service for children in need of care and protection in several
cities under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The Government is
committed to take comprehensive measures to prevent offences against children and provide
protection to them against crime and exploitation.
