11 children in street situation, beggary rescued in Katra

Reasi, Nov 15: A joint anti-beggary and Children in Street Situations drive was carried in Katra township by the Child Helpline in collaboration with the J&K Police and Health Department.

During the operation held under the supervision of District Child Protection Officer, Sachin Sharma, 11 children forced into beggary were rescued. After logging a DD entry at the Katra Police station, the children were transferred to Reasi.

They were presented before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Reasi, where each child was imparted individual counseling.

Following the counselling, all children have been shifted to Parisha Girls Home, Reasi, for further action.

The Social Welfare Department, in convergence with the district administration, Reasi, is going to continue such drives in the entire district to rescue children and ensure they live a dignified life, while those involved in such anti-law activities are penalised as per the provision of Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and such other provisions.