As part of the Muskaan-XI, a monthly initiative for saving children in Telangana from 1 to 31. Muskaan-Xi.
The drive focused on high -risk areas such as rail and bus stations, brick furnaces, mechanical shops, construction sites, tea stalls and religious places. It was carried out in coordination with the Department of Women’s Development and Department of Child Care, Work and Health Departments, Child Care Committees (CWCS), District Units for Protection of Children (DCPUS) and NGOs.
Of the overall rescued children were 7 149 boys and 529 girls. More than half of the children, 3 787, came from the external telangana, including children from 12 states. Another 3,783 children were from Nepal.
The operation found that 6,718 children were involved in children’s work, 357 were children on the street, 42 were found begging and two were in custody. In addition, 559 children were employed in other dangerous or exploitative roles.
As regards legal steps, 1,713 companies were registered and 1,718 individuals were arrested. A total of 1,745 children were saved as part of this criminal investigation. The Ministry of Labor submitted 1,613 inspection reports.
Up to 6,593 children met their families again, while 1,049 was admitted to children’s care homes. Officials of the Ministry of Labor imposed sanctions in the amount of 47.76 GBP for breach under the Minimum Wage Act and the Act on Prohibition and Regulation of Children’s Work.
In the progressive step, 2,600 migrants were saved during the operation to 29 city bridges throughout the state, ensuring that they were given educational opportunities and a way to re -integrate.
1 247 rescued in Hyd.
The Municipal Police in Hyderabad in coordination with multiple departments and NGOs saved 1,247 children during the monthly operation, which Muskaan XI performed from 1 to 31. This initiative was aimed at saving children involved in children’s work, begging and children found in the inconsistent environment throughout the city.
This operation was carried out with the support of the Children ‘Care Committee, Department of Work, Ministry of Women and Child Care, Children’s Lines, Anti-Finite Trading with Unit (AHTU), Juvenile Bureau and several NGOs.
A total of 28 divisional teams were created for this special unit. These teams carried out inspections and rescue operations in commercial facilities, traffic junctions, bus and railway stations, construction sites and other vulnerable places throughout Hyderabad.
Of the 1,247 children rescued were 1 173 boys and 74 girls. While 673 of them belonged to Telangana, 560 were from other countries. Fourteen children were identified as the Nationals of Nepal. The rescued children were handed over to the competent authorities for rehabilitation and advice.
To start a legal step against those who are responsible for employing children in violation of the law, the police registered 55 FIRS at various police stations. In addition, 939 cases were reserved under the minimum wage Act and fines of 47.75 921 GBP were imposed on ERING employers.
A coordination meeting with all departments of the parties took place before the operation, followed by a video conferencing with 28 division teams. Structured planning and coordination significantly contributed to the success of the initiative. Further subsequent measures and legal proceedings are taking place.
Published – 2 August 2025 12:27
