Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, Feb 14: A child labour rescue drive was conducted today by District Child Protection Unit along with members of the Child Welfare Committee and staff from the Child Helpline Unit.
The drive focused on various market areas in Poonch Township. Three children forced in child labour were rescued. Strict action was initiated against the involved shop owners as they were served notices by the department.
In addition to the rescue efforts, multiple shops and establishments were inspected. Shopkeepers were firmly advised against employing minors and were instructed to maintain proper documentation to ensure compliance with labour laws.
The drive was conducted under the supervision of District Child Protection Officer, Wakeel Ahmed Bhat, in collaboration with the Department of Labour.
Meanwhile, District Administration Reasi today launched a comprehensive drive to rescue and rehabilitate children and adolescents forced into child labour in Katra town.
The drive was conducted jointly by the Departments of Social Welfare and Labour on the directions issued by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. The rescue team carried out inspections across various business establishments in Katra, including shops, restaurants, dhabas, street stalls, and workshops.
Five minors were rescued during these inspections, highlighting the urgency and necessity of such drives.
The drive was conducted under the supervision of District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) Sachin Sharma and Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) Annie Vaid in collaboration with members of different agencies.
The rescued children were produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Reasi for rehabilitation after their medical examination. The DCPO confirmed that similar operations would be carried out frequently to ensure a sustained effort in protecting and rehabilitating children and adolescents in street situations.
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