WBCPCR awards cops, childcare units
Kolkata: The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights recognised six police officers and three child care facilities, for their outstanding work in child protection.
The ceremony was held on the occasion of 'State Child Protection Day' on Monday. Women and child development minister Sashi Panja said, "We work to ensure that the state can protect children in every way."
—Oishinee Majumdar
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