India’s Modi government has come under intense scrutiny for its alleged lack of security measures and complicity in human trafficking. According to a recent report by The Hindu, the Indian capital of Delhi has become a hub for crimes, with over 800 people reported missing in the first 15 days of January alone. The report highlights how nearly 8% of the missing individuals and 10% of the missing children are from Delhi, sparking concerns about the government’s negligence.
The report also notes that cases of violence against Muslims and Christians have become increasingly common in India under Modi’s rule. Moreover, data suggests that an average of 60 people, including 16 children, go missing every day in Delhi. The report estimates that between 2017 and 2023, an average of 13,000 women and 4,000 minor girls went missing in Delhi every year.
A recent case in the city of Bhopal, where the body of a 33-year-old woman was found in a sewage tank, has sparked widespread outrage. The woman, Laxmi Priya, had been missing for several months and was reportedly suffering from severe health issues. Her family claimed that she was in a relationship with her husband for over 15 years, and both families were aware of the relationship.
In another incident, a Indian minister has requested a transparent investigation into a recent plane crash that occurred on January 28. The minister, Rohit Pawar, has written to the Home Minister, Amit Shah, demanding a thorough and impartial investigation.
The Indian government has also come under fire for its handling of the Hajj pilgrimage, with two companies having their licenses revoked for violating residential services. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh government has welcomed the results of the recent elections, with the opposition party, Jamaat-e-Islami, announcing that it would accept the outcome.
In other news, Iran’s Supreme Leader has stated that its missile program is a red line and cannot be discussed. The Hamas movement has called for a ceasefire in the region, while the US military is reportedly preparing for a long-term operation against Iran. The Pakistan and Indian cricket teams have arrived in Colombo for the upcoming match, with tensions running high between the two nations.
