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As the light dimmed slowly, the advancing blackness warned of the impending nightfall. The grass had long since shed its chlorophyll-infused splendor and all that remained was the dreary brown of winter hibernation.

The ground remained hard, fortified by winter’s stinging chill. Though cloaked by thick winter clouds, the moon’s penumbra lightly illuminated the sky. While the temperature had dipped below zero, the streetlight expelled its warm glow into the scene.

The circular glow however, remained empty. A quick glance in all directions revealed no kinetic activity. The stark stage was calm and silent.

Editor's Comment
Child protection needs more than prevailing laws

The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...

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