The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) received 10,455 complaints related to children in 2025.According to data released by the Authority, 8,514 of the complaints fell within the scope of the NCPA Act, while 1,941 cases were outside its purview. The complaints included 545 cases of sexual harassment and 231 incidents of grave sexual abuse. Other reported cases included 38 incidents of rape, nine child marriages, and 150 cases of cyber abuse targeting children. In addition, the NCPA received 42 complaints concerning children without birth certificates and nine cases involving children under the age of five who were left behind when their parents migrated abroad. The NCPA said the figures underscore the urgent need for sustained vigilance, early intervention, and strengthened child protection mechanisms to ensure the safety and well-being of children across the country.