IPS officer Simala Prasad is getting ready to release her new book, She Goes Missing, published by OM Books International. The book highlights one of India’s most painful and often overlooked problems: the growing number of missing minor girls.
Rather than seeing these cases as just numbers, Prasad shares each story with compassion, honesty, and a sense of urgency. Her message is clear and powerful: “Every missing girl is not a case file—she is an unfinished story.”
A Crisis India Often Overlooks
Every year, thousands of young girls go missing across India. Many of these cases are quickly labeled as elopements or runaways. However, with over 10 years of experience in policing and fieldwork, Prasad explains that the reality is much more complicated.
Her book uncovers the hidden reasons behind these disappearances:
- Unequal upbringing and gender expectations
- Patriarchal control inside families
- Lack of sensitivity in systems meant to protect girls
- Exploitation by people who misuse trust
- Emotional and psychological vulnerabilities
Drawing from real experiences and firsthand insights, Prasad urges readers to reconsider how society sees these cases and how often families and authorities miss the deeper issues.
She Goes Missing stands out because it blends professional knowledge with real human understanding. Prasad writes not only as an IPS officer, but also as someone who has met families, searched for missing children, and worked for justice in the field.
She reminds us that behind every missing girl is:
- a home waiting,
- a dream left incomplete,
- and a story that deserves to be heard.
A Must-Read for Every Citizen
With its strong storytelling and clear analysis, She Goes Missing is more than just a book. It serves as a wake-up call, urging society, institutions, and readers to pay attention and take action.
Simala Prasad’s book comes at an important moment, calling on India to recognise this silent crisis and protect girls whose lives and futures are just as important as anyone else’s.