Drive against child labour conducted in Kupwara

Kupwara, Nov 14: Mission Vatsalya Kupwara today conducted anti child labour drive for identification of children in street situation and child begging at bus stand Kupwara.

The drive was conducted under the supervision of DCPO Kupwara Hidaitullah Mir. The drive was attended by the Child Welfare Committee Kupwara Chairperson and members of CWC, JJB, District Child Protection Unit officials, Child Helpline and officials from Juvenile Police unit Kupwara.

During the drive 5 Children were identified under child labour and were rescued by the team who were later restored to their parents, guardians by following procedure within ambit of JJ Act 2015.

"Case against employers has been registered by CWC/JJB Kupwara under relevant provisions of the child labour Act and JJAct 2015."

Moreover,further action under law will be taken accordingly.