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Hyd: Cyberabad Police rescue 337 Children, Book 119 cases under Operation Smile-XII

Hyderabad, Jan 24 (UNI) The Cyberabad Police Women & Child Safety Wing intensified enforcement and awareness activities across the commissionerate from January 17 to 23, resulting in the rescue of 337 children and the registration of 119 cases under the Juvenile Justice Act and Child Labour Act as part of Operation Smile-XII.
The Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) rescued 329 boys and eight girls from child labour and vulnerable situations during special drives conducted across Cyberabad limits, said K. Srujana, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Women & Child Safety Wing), Cyberabad, in a release here on Saturday.
During the same period, SHE Teams conducted 176 decoy operations and caught 55 persons red-handed for indulging in indecent acts at public places. Petty cases were booked in 45 instances, while the remaining offenders were counselled.
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AP Health Minister hails allocation of Rs 19,306 Cr to Health sector

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