Six minors were rescued from begging at a railway station in Thane, Maharashtra, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and enforce child welfare laws.
Key Points
- Six minors rescued from begging at Mira Road Railway Station in Thane.
- The children, aged 6 to 10, were found begging following a complaint.
- Women and Child Development Department conducted the rescue operation.
- Authorities reaffirm commitment to 'child beggar-free campaign' in the district.
Authorities from the Women and Child Development Department have rescued six minors from begging at a railway station in Maharashtra's Thane district, officials said on Wednesday.
Acting on a complaint, officials conducted an inspection and found four boys and two girls, in the age group of 6 to 10 years, engaged in begging at the Mira Road Railway Station on Monday, they said.
Child Welfare Initiatives in Thane
The children were subsequently rescued.
The department reiterated its commitment to the "child beggar-free campaign" across the district, stressing that forcing or encouraging children to beg is a criminal offence.
