Chandigarh, June 5 -- : The disappearance of 14 young girls and minors within a mere 38-day window in Ludhiana has triggered widespread panic, turning the spotlight squarely onto the state government's law and order machinery and raising sharp questions over the delayed intervention of the Punjab State Women's Commission.
While families of the victims allege total administrative failure and initial police apathy, the statutory body tasked with safeguarding women's rights has only now stepped in, drawing criticism for its delayed response to a rapidly escalating crisis.
The gravity of the situation is underscored by a string of disappearances that began as early as late April. Yet, a formal notice was issued to Ludhiana Police Commissioner...