Archive · 22 May 2025
Nagpur Police Rescue Children in Anti-Begging and Trafficking Operations
Police in Nagpur, India, are working to get beggars off the streets and help children.
They've rescued 12 children from begging and put some adults in shelters.
In a separate incident, 25 boys were found at the train station and are suspected to be victims of child trafficking.
The police, along with other organizations, are making sure the children are safe and investigating what happened.
The goal is to keep the streets safe and give children a better life.
Ganeshpeth police, with other departments, rescued 12 children and relocated 10 adults.
The operation was part of 'Operation Mukti' to clear public spaces of beggars.
The children are under the care of the women and child development department.
25 minor boys were rescued at Nagpur railway station in a suspected child trafficking case.
Two adults accompanying the boys were questioned and notices were issued to appear before the Child Welfare Committee.
- Who
- Nagpur police, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Childline India Foundation, and the women and child development department.
- What
- Rescued 37 children and arrested multiple adults in two separate operations addressing begging and suspected child trafficking.
- When
- The first operation was on Wednesday, and the second occurred at approximately 7:30 pm.
- Where
- Nagpur, India; the operations took place near railway premises and at the Nagpur railway station.
- Why
- To curb street begging, dismantle begging networks, protect vulnerable children from exploitation and illegal labour, and rehabilitate those in need.
- Total Children Rescued
- 37
- Location of First Operation
- Cotton Market side near railway premises
- Lead Inspector in First Operation
- Machhindra Pandit
- Train Number
- 18030 (Shalimar Express)
- Number of Adults in Custody (estimated)
- 2
