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The Hindu
02-08-2025
- The Hindu
Rachakonda Police rescue 2,479 child labourers in month-long operation
As part of Operation Muskaan-XI, Rachakonda Police rescued 2,479 children found working in hazardous and exploitative conditions across the Commissionerate limits. The month-long drive led to the registration of 530 FIRs and 1,621 GD entries against employers and management, resulting in the arrest of 556 persons. The operation was carried out by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), divisional Muskaan teams, Law and Order police stations, Special Branch, SOT, and various line departments. It focused on tracing missing children and identifying minors engaged in labour, begging or other unsafe conditions. A total of nine divisional teams conducted inspections at commercial units, bus and railway stations, construction sites, mechanic shops, and other suspected locations. Rachakonda Police Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu said that among the 2,479 children rescued, 2,353 were boys and 126 were girls. 'A total of 1,077 children were from Telangana, 133 from Andhra Pradesh, and 1,269 from states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Twelve children were found to be from Nepal. Of the total, 109 were under 14 years of age, while 2,370 were above 14,' said the officer. Children were found working in brick kilns, borewell sites, construction areas, poultry farms, glass workshops, hardware shops, mechanic sheds, bangle manufacturing units, and car washing centres. Many had dropped out of school and were later enrolled in primary education or vocational training with the help of the Education Department. The highest number of searches under the Darpan platform, 45,321, were also recorded in Telangana during this operation. Rachakonda Police emerged as the top-performing unit in both Telangana and across the country. Including Operation Smile-XI and Operation Muskaan-XI, the Commissionerate has rescued a total of 3,550 children and registered 1,002 FIRs this year. Police have urged citizens to report instances of child labour by dialling 100, 112 or 1098.
Hans India
01-08-2025
- Hans India
'Operation Milap': 142 missing children, adults reunited by South-West Delhi Police in July
New Delhi: In a remarkable display of dedication and compassion, the South-West District Police successfully traced and reunited 142 missing individuals, including 61 children and 81 adults, with their families during the month of July under 'Operation Milap'. Between July 1 and July 31, the police launched intensive search operations immediately upon receiving reports of missing or kidnapped individuals. Their efforts included local enquiries, CCTV surveillance, and outreach at bus stands, railway stations, and public transport hubs. Information was also gathered from drivers, conductors, vendors, and local informers. Records of nearby police stations and hospitals were thoroughly examined to aid the search. According to Delhi Police, from January 1 to July 31, 2025, the district police have reunited a total of 801 missing people, comprising 258 children and 543 adults. Key police stations played a pivotal role during July as Police Station (PS) Kapashera traced 8 children and 15 adults; Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) teams recovered 22 children and 1 adult; PS Sagarpur reunited 9 children and 9 adults; and PS Palam Village traced 3 children and 15 adults. PS Vasant Kunj South and PS Delhi Cantt each reunited 10 and 9 missing people respectively, alongside missing children. Other stations, including Kishangarh, Vasant Kunj North, R.K. Puram, S.J. Enclave, Vasant Vihar, Sarojini Nagar, and South Campus, contributed significantly, collectively reuniting dozens more individuals with their families. 'Under 'Operation Milap', South-West District Police reaffirmed their commitment to public service by ensuring the safe return of 142 missing individuals to their homes. Their compassionate approach, coupled with methodical investigations and swift action, brought hope and relief to many grieving families,' said DCP Amit Goel, South-West District. Under 'Operation Milap', the police combined compassion with methodical investigation, bringing comfort and closure to many families. Their swift coordination and relentless pursuit of leads continue to inspire trust in the force's public service mission.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
SHE Teams arrest 67 for indecent acts in Hyderabad; drive includes decoy operations & awareness sessions
HYDERABAD: SHE Teams arrested 67 men for indecent acts during its 100 decoy operations at malls, bus stops, colleges and IT corridors. This was part of a special drive launched by the Women and Child Safety Wing of Cyberabad police which intensified its outreach this week between July 6-11, recording significant interventions through its specialised units-SHE Teams, Anti-Human Trafficking Unit and Bharosa centre. The teams also processed 29 complaints from women received via WhatsApp, Dial-100, direct walk-ins, and ran 51 awareness programmes along with four counselling sessions. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad
Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Indian Express
‘Lured with toffee, was to be sold to wealthy couple': Gurgaon police rescue 6-year-old boy, arrest 2 for kidnapping him
The Gurgaon police rescued a six-year-old boy and arrested two people, including a woman, for allegedly kidnapping him, a spokesperson for the department said Sunday. The accused will be produced in court on Monday. Identifying the arrested individuals as Shivam and his mother Manoj, the police said the two were arrested from Agra in Uttar Pradesh where they reside in Madhav Vihar Colony. Officers said the mother-son duo confessed that they were planning to sell the boy to a wealthy childless couple for a hefty sum. The case was filed on June 23 after a complaint was registered at the Sector 40 police station in Gurgaon. As per the complaint, the boy was abducted from Kanhai village in Sector 45. The investigation was handed over to the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit. Following a probe, the police arrested Shivam in Agra on July 2 and rescued the child. Shivam was sent to four day's police custody during which his questioning led investigators to arrest his mother on Saturday. The police said Shivam lured the boy with toffees before abducting him and taking him to Agra, where he was kept with Manoj. Though they planned to sell the boy, the police's intervention thwarted their plans. In August last year, a student of Gurugram University was kidnapped, held captive for seven hours, and robbed, before finally being left on Golf Course Road. The victim, who hailed from Palwal, resided at a paying guest accommodation in Sector 55. He got a call from one of the accused whom he knew through a friend. In his complaint to the police, the student said that when he returned from college in the evening, three individuals forced him into a white XUV 500 and threatened to kill him. The robbers snatched his mobile phone and made transactions amounting to 1.07 lakh, besides taking his gadgets and selling his bike worth Rs 8.5 lakh. The three accused were arrested later and the stolen items recovered.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- The Hindu
Cyberabad police issue guidelines to spa centres to curb trafficking
Cyberabad Police directed spa centres across the Madhapur area to adhere to operational guidelines, including a ban on sexual activities, mandatory professional qualifications for staff, CCTV surveillance, detailed staff and customer records, and transparent display of licensing and service details. These measures were discussed during a joint awareness and coordination meeting on Friday, July 4. Organised by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), the Law and Order wing, and the Special Operations Team (SOT), the session emphasised the importance of industry cooperation in preventing human trafficking and safeguarding public safety. Officials highlighted that spa premises must not double as residences or be linked to residential areas. All employees, including housekeeping staff, must be above 18 years of age, with their personal details maintained in a register. All masseurs and masseuses must possess valid qualifications in physiotherapy, acupressure, or occupational therapy, the police said. Spa centres must install CCTV cameras with a direct view of entrances, receptions, and common areas, with footage preserved for a minimum of three months. For centres with more than 10 employees, the formation of an Internal Complaints Committee under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act is mandatory, and its presence must be clearly displayed. The officials said that such centres must operate only between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. The name, license number, license details, and working hours of the centre must be clearly displayed along with the details of the license holder, manager, employees, working hours, types of massages, services offered, and corresponding fees. As per court-mandated guidelines, spa centres must keep customer records with verifiable contact details and visit dates, especially in cases involving opposite-sex service requests. These registers should be accessible to police officers of Sub-Inspector rank and above. During working hours, the spa's main entrance must remain open to ensure transparency. The meeting was attended by Madhapur DCP Vineeth G., Women & Child Safety Wing DCP Srujana Karnam, Madhapur SOT DCP Shoban Kumar, ADCP Srinivas Reddy, ACPs Satyanarayana and Srinivas, AHTU Inspector Jamesh Babu, and several spa centre representatives. Officials warned that non-compliance with the laid-down norms would invite strict legal action.
