But elders too get kidnapped -- for ransom, murder, for taking revenge or for other reasons, the NCRB data showed. "When parents complain that their child is missing, we immediately register a case of kidnapping. "A total of 6,646 children were kidnapped in 2015. As always, tracing the missing children remained an important priority for Delhi Police. Also, 31,884 women were kidnapped for forcing them into marriage not of their choice.

Source: Economic Times September 11, 2016 07:30 UTC