Cyberabad police launches Operation Muskaan-X to rescue trafficked children
HYDERABAD: Cyberabad Police launched “Operation Muskaan-X” today at Cyberabad CP office . Operation mainly focuses on rescuing children involved in begging, rag-picking, child labor, and bonded labor across Cyberabad. The initiative, scheduled from July 1st to July 31st, aims to rehabilitate homeless children through dedicated teams comprising police personnel and stakeholders.
In a convergence meeting at Cyberabad CP office, led by DCP K. Srujana, strategies for Operation Muskaan-X were outlined. This operation is executed by 11 Special teams, each supervised by a Sub Inspector and including a Woman Police Constable, were formed to identify and rescue children trapped in trafficking and forced labor.
Utilizing the DARPHAN facial recognition software, the police intend to locate missing children and reunite them with their families. Stakeholder departments pledged full cooperation to support the operation. “We have identified clusters and hotspots where children are often subjected to forced labor,” speaking of Operation Muskaan-X, stated Inspector B. James Babu of the AHTU, Cyberabad.
Commitment to child welfare and rehabilitation
Operation Muskaan-X, an extension of the Ministry of Home Affairs’ initiative, emphasizes not only rescue but also the rehabilitation of rescued children. The initiative underscores the importance of education and skill development to empower children for self-reliance and integration into society.
The convergence meeting included representatives from various departments such as Child Welfare Committees, Medical Officers, and Labour Officers, demonstrating a coordinated effort to achieve the program’s objectives.
The month-long operation aims to reunite rescued children with their families or place them in appropriate care facilities, ensuring their well-being and future prospects are safeguarded.
Continued vigilance and support
DCP K. Srujana emphasized continuous monitoring and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the success of Operation Muskaan-X. The police, alongside community organizations like Bachpan Bachao Andolan, are committed to combating child trafficking and exploitation effectively.
Operation Muskaan-X reaffirms Cyberabad Police’s commitment to child protection and welfare, reflecting a proactive approach to address societal challenges and uphold children’s rights.
Task force team nab habitual housebreaker, recover gold and silver ornaments
HYDERABAD: The Commissioners Task Force, South-East Zone Task Force Team, along with Bandlaguda Police, apprehended a habitual housebreaker on Tuesday. The accused, Mohammed Saleem, alias Sunil Shetty, had committed 10 housebreaking offenses by night in the Rachakonda and Hyderabad Commissionerates. Task force authorities have recovered 292 grams of gold ornaments and 1,090 grams of silver ornaments worth approximately Rs. 22 lakhs.
Mohammed Saleem, aged 51, lives in Ismail Nagar, Bandlaguda in Hyderabad. Saleem works as a wall painter and vegetable vendor. Saleem has a long criminal history, having been involved in 150 housebreaking cases since 1992. In last year May Falaknuma Police arrested him, but he was released from jail in last December. After his release, he resumed committing housebreaking offenses in the Chandrayangutta, Bandlaguda, and Balapur Police Station limits.
Arrest and recovery details
The South-East Zone Task Force Team, in coordination with Bandlaguda Police, acted on credible information to apprehend Saleem. During interrogation, Saleem confessed to committing 10 housebreaking offenses. These offenses were registered at several police stations include Balapur, Chandrayangutta, and Bandlaguda Police Stations under sections 457 and 380 of the Indian Penal Code.
Saleem identified locked houses while selling vegetables on the streets and targeted them during late-night hours. He broke locks and latches using cutting pliers and a screwdriver, tools he kept with him for committing thefts. After committing the crimes, Saleem returned to his residence with the stolen property, which he later disposed of to fund his lavish lifestyle.
The police seized 292 grams of gold ornaments and 1,090 grams of silver ornaments from Saleem, valued at approximately Rs. 22 lakhs.
The arrest was made under the supervision of Sri Ande Srinivasa Rao, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Task Force, Hyderabad. The operation was led by Inspector of Police, South-East Zone Task Force, Sri D. Venkat Reddy, along with SIs Sri Sk. Kaviuddin, P. Sairam, C. Raghavendra Reddy, and PC Sri Nayeem Khan, and the team from South-East Zone Task Force and Bandlaguda Police.
This successful operation highlights the continued efforts of the Hyderabad police to combat property crimes and bring habitual offenders to justice.
