Annamayya police launch ‘Operation Trace' to unite missing girls with families
The SP said that the initiative which commenced on August 1 would continue till August 31. 'A strategic action plan involving data collection, shelter inspections, FIR re-verification, and deployment of advanced technologies like facial recognition, DNA tests, and Aadhaar-linked age verification would be carried out as part of the programme,' he said.
'We have formed special task force teams at the sun-division level, who work in coordination with the teams of the neighbouring districts. From August 11, we will conduct the drive at railway stations, bus stands, religious places, and red-light areas,' Mr. Naidu said, appealing to the public to assist the police in their campaign.
The SP asked the public to report missing children through the Shakti App, helpline numbers 1098, 181, dial 112, or WhatsApp 7993485111.
Meanwhile, in another move to reduce the crime rate in the district, the police took 150 persons with non-bailable warrants against them into custody.
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