India - Kidnapping

65,461 (number) in 2013

In 2013, kidnapping for India was 65,461. Kidnapping of India increased from 23,327 in 2004 to 65,461 in 2013 growing at an average annual rate of 12.59%.

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“Kidnapping” means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force; threat; fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or other material benefit; or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. “Kidnapping” excludes disputes over child custody. (UN-CTS M5.5)