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Hans India
2 hours ago
- Hans India
Awareness programme held on World Human Trafficking Day
Vizianagaram: On the occasion of World Day Against human Trafficking in Persons, Youth Club Bejjipuram NGO in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) organised an awareness seminar here on Wednesday. As part of the awareness efforts, members of the Youth Club also participated in the Special Drive on Child Trafficking conducted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) from July 15 to 30. Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) A Krishna Prasad, who enlightened participants on the laws and punishments related to human trafficking and instructed the police to keep vigilant over this social evil. ICDS PD Vimala Rani, Women police station DSP D Govinda Rao and others have stated that human trafficking is a major challenging to the law enforcement departments and some gangs are trafficking minors and juveniles and putting them in unlawful, unethical activities. SDV Prasad, Deputy Commissioner of Labour said that they are working on eradication of child labour and continuously conducting surprise checks on hotels, companies. M Prasad Rao, Project Director of Youth Club Bejjipuram, stated that the NGO has been working closely with government departments to address child labour, child trafficking, and child marriages. He added that in recent efforts, 26 trafficked children were identified and presented before the District Child Welfare Committee (CWC) with the support of the District Child Protection Unit and the Child line team.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Judge calls upon people to take responsibility to prevent human trafficking
Mysuru/ Hassan: Principal district and sessions judge Hemavathi called upon the people to take responsibility to prevent human trafficking. She also stressed that more care should be taken to ensure that human trafficking is not reported in Hassan district. The judge was speaking after inaugurating the Human Trafficking Prevention Day and awareness programme organised at Hasanamba Kalakshetra on Wednesday. She said the Constitution grants everyone the right to live as they wish, and thus better opportunities should be provided. It is everyone's responsibility to ensure that no child is deprived of education. "Children under the age of 18 should not be employed for any work. Upon reviewing various dimensions, it is observed that children are being misused for begging and immoral activities. Everyone should pay attention to their surroundings and join hands to prevent such activities," she advised. Deputy commissioner KS Latha Kumari emphasised that human trafficking is a severe social evil and should be taken seriously, with priority given to its prevention. "Awareness programmes should be organised at the rural and taluk levels by forming teams, writing wall messages, and organising seminars," she said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Human trafficking is menace to society: Senior judge Senior civil judge and member secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, KK Amarnath, on Wednesday stressed the urgent need to curb human trafficking, describing it as a menace to society and an inhumane act against humanity. Delivering the inaugural address at the World Day against Trafficking in Persons at the district police superintendent's office auditorium, he stressed the need for collaborative efforts between various departments and society to end this menace, which is detrimental to the development of society. Amarnath reflected on the changing nature of crime, stating, "Years ago, we read in newspapers about the arrest of five arecanut thieves or bicycle thefts. Later, we started seeing reports of national and international thefts. Now, we are reading about human trafficking. It is disheartening that a conscious civil society must observe a day to address this issue." "Trafficking of children can result in life imprisonment, yet innocent victims continue to be deceived and sold," he added. Amarnath assured that legal aid would be provided to victims from the district to the national level. "The District Legal Services Authority offers compensation to victims, and rescuing and rehabilitating those affected by trafficking is a key priority," he added. Additional superintendent of police C Mallik emphasised that human trafficking is the country's third-largest economic crime. He urged all departments to work together to prevent it.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Time of India
Hyderabad court sentences 20-yr-old flower decorator to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for impregnating minor
Hyderabad: A Nampally court on Thursday sentenced 20-year-old flower decoration worker S Vamshi to 20-year rigorous imprisonment (RI) for repeatedly raping and impregnating a minor girl under the false promise of marriage. The XII additional metropolitan sessions court also imposed Rs 15,000 fine and ordered Rs 2 lakh compensation from the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) to the survivor. Vamshi was arrested in Feb 2022 after the 16-year-old girl lodged a complaint with Amberpet police, stating he had maintained a relationship with her since 2018, coerced her into physical relationship with a false promise of marriage. Police booked him under the Pocso Act. The survivor's statement was recorded at the city's Bharosa Centre, which later provided counselling and continuous support, enabling her to resume her studies and complete Intermediate. During the counselling sessions, the survivor told the Bharosa centre staff that she became pregnant twice due to the sexual assaults. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad After securing bail, Vamshi reportedly stalked the girl, trying to force her to withdraw the case. Bharosa staff guided her in filing a harassment complaint, strengthening the prosecution's case. 'Convinced with the prosecution's argument and evidence of systematic exploitation, the court has sentenced the accused to 20 years RI,' police said. Relieved by the judgment, the survivor told counsellors she now hopes to build a new life, free from fear. After securing bail, Vamshi stalked the girl, trying to force her to withdraw the case. Bharosa staff guided her in filing a harassment complaint, strengthening the prosecution's case
The Hindu
13 hours ago
- The Hindu
Firm action needed to prevent human trafficking: District Legal Services Authority Secretary
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Secretary K. Ratna Prasada on Wednesday (July 30) described human trafficking a grave and organised global crime. He was addressing a gathering on the occasion of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. He pointed out that economic disparity, social inequality and increasing digital vulnerabilities are key factors contributing to this crime, which continues to devastate countless lives across the globe. Mr. Prasada stressed that traffickers often deceive victims, especially from marginalised communities, with false promises of jobs or marriage, only to trap them in forced labour or sexual exploitation. He called for community vigilance and warned against trusting strangers who make dubious offers. He outlined a multi-pronged approach to effectively tackle human trafficking, including strengthening coordination between police, border security and international agencies; increasing surveillance at vulnerable transit points; leveraging digital tools for anonymous reporting; conducting regular awareness drives at grassroots level and ensuring rehabilitation and legal aid for rescued victims. The seminar, jointly organised by the DLSA-Eluru and the Child Rights Advocacy Foundation at the District Court Complex, brought together judicial officers, law enforcement officials, social workers and representatives from various welfare departments.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Time of India
Two sentenced to 10 years' jail each in separate Pocso cases
Aurangabad: A special Pocso court in Aurangabad district on Wednesday awarded 10 years of rigorous imprisonment each and fines to two convicts in separate cases of sexual assaults on children under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Act concerned. The court of special Pocso judge Laxmikant Mishra convicted Chandan Kumar and Sudhir Kumar on July 28. Chandan was sentenced to one year of imprisonment and fined Rs 1,000 under IPC Section 323, and another one year and Rs 1,000 fine under Section 342. In addition, he received 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and Rs 30,000 fine under IPC Section 376 and Section 4 of the Pocso Act. All sentences will run concurrently. In case of non-payment of fines, he will undergo an additional imprisonment of three months. Special public prosecutor Shiv Lal Mehta said that the FIR in the case was lodged on Sept 9, 2023, and charges were framed on April 4, 2024. The convict has already spent eight months and 23 days in judicial custody. In another case, Sudhir was sentenced to five years' imprisonment and fined Rs 20,000 under IPC Section 363, and 10-years' imprisonment with Rs 30,000 fine under Section 376 and Section 4 of the Pocso Act. These sentences will also run concurrently. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo Failure to pay the fines will lead to an additional three months' imprisonment. According to advocate Satish Kumar Snehi, the FIR in the case was registered on Sept 26, 2021, and charges were framed on Nov 22, 2023. He has already served one year, nine months and four days in jail. In both the cases, the court has directed the District Legal Services Authority, Aurangabad, to pay Rs 1 lakh compensation to each survivor.
