Sangrur, October 24:- To ensure the safety of children and prevent child begging in Sangrur district, the Anti-Begging Task Team conducted a checking drive at Sunami Gate. During the drive, a child was found wandering on the road without any apparent purpose. The team assessed the child’s situation and took the necessary steps, keeping the child’s safety and welfare in mind.
Under the directions of District Programme Officer Pradeep Singh Gill, departmental teams are carrying out monitoring and inspections to ensure children’s safety and protect their rights. The main objective of such checking drives is to protect children from unsafe situations and provide them with the necessary protection and assistance according to their needs.
During the checking, Shri Shashi Bhushan from the Education Department, Dr. Pranav Kumar from the Health Department, and Shri Gagandeep Garg and Shri Rupinder Singh from the District Child Protection Office, Sangrur, were present.
The district administration appeals to the public that if they come across any child in unsafe circumstances, without support, or wandering on the streets, they should immediately inform the concerned department or call the Child Helpline at 1098 so that the child can receive timely assistance and protection.
