Approximately 36,000 children remain untraceable across India since 2020 despite efforts by state and central police to recover missing children. Centre advised states to transfer long-term missing children cases to anti-human trafficking units. Notable data gaps exist as several states haven't provided information on missing children, highlighting the continuing challenge of child trafficking.
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