7 children forced in labour rescued
from Reasi Town
REASI, FEBRUARY 04:
The District Administration Reasi launched a comprehensive drive to rescue and
rehabilitate children and adolescents engaged in child labour in Reasi town.
The drive was
conducted jointly by the Social Welfare and Labour Departments on the
directions issued by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
The drive was conducted under the supervision of District Child Protection
Officer (DCPO) Sachin Sharma and Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) Annie Vaid
in collaboration with members of different agencies.
The Rescue team
carried out inspections across various business establishments in the town
including shops, restaurants, dhabas, street stalls and workshops. Seven minors
were rescued during these inspections highlighting the urgency and necessity of
such drives.
The Rescue team
comprised members from multiple agencies including Department of Social
Welfare, Labour, Health, Police and members of Child Helpline and Child Welfare
Committee, Reasi.
The team has
mandated strict action those found violating Child Protection laws. The team
urged the public to report any instances of child abuse, trafficking or
exploitation to District Child Protection Office, Reasi or by calling Child
Helpline at 1098.
The rescued
children were produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Reasi for
rehabilitation after their medical examination.
The DCPO confirmed
that similar operations will be carried out frequently to ensure a sustained
effort in protecting and rehabilitating children and adolescents in street
situations.