Yavatmal, April 19 -- As many as 34 tribal girls have reportedly gone missing over the past six months from Ralegaon taluka in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, raising serious concerns and triggering allegations of human trafficking, sources said.

The development has created a stir in the region, with political reactions intensifying amid growing anxiety among local residents and social activists.

Allegations have surfaced that the missing girls may have been trafficked, further deepening concerns over their safety and well-being.

The constituency is represented by Maharashtra Tribal Development Minister Ashok Uike and given the sensitivity of the issue and its potential implications for law and order, the matter has drawn significant at...