Police data from 2021–2025 highlights a disturbing surge in kidnappings, raising serious concerns over women’s safety and investigative efficiency in Lahore.
Lahore: A deeply concerning picture has emerged from police records, revealing that 824 women kidnapped in the city over the past five years remain missing, with no significant breakthroughs in their recovery.
According to official data, the incidents were reported between 2021 and 2025 across multiple divisions of Lahore. Despite the registration of cases in all reported incidents, law enforcement agencies have been unable to trace or recover a large number of victims, raising critical questions about investigative effectiveness.
The statistics show that the highest number of missing women 282 were reported from the Cantonment Division, making it the most affected area. Other divisions also reported significant figures, including 152 women missing from Saddar Division, 124 from City Division, 110 from Model Town, and 100 from Iqbal Town.
Additionally, 56 women who were reportedly abducted from Civil Lines Division remain unaccounted for, further intensifying concerns about the growing scale of the issue.
Police officials maintain that cases have been formally registered and investigations initiated. However, the lack of recoveries over such an extended period has sparked widespread concern among citizens and rights advocates.
The data underscores broader systemic challenges, including gaps in investigative procedures, resource limitations, and coordination issues within law enforcement. It also highlights the urgent need for enhanced safety measures, improved surveillance, and more effective response mechanisms to address crimes against women.
As these numbers come to light, pressure is mounting on authorities to revisit existing strategies and ensure accountability, as families of the missing continue to wait for answers.
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