Child labourer rescued
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 12 2011:
Department of Social Welfare rescued a boy of 8 years from a hotel at Sekmai bazaar where he was working as a hotel boy on January 8 .
Rajeev Pradhan (name changed) was rescued from the costudy of Moirangthem Chaobi @ Nirmala, daughter of Khetra of Sekmai Bazar who employed the child in her hotel.
A team comprising Deputy Director, Social Welfare, Probation Officer Social Welfare and members of Child Welfare Committee, Senapati with assistance and cooperation of Sekmai Police Station under the supervision of Director Social Welfare.
The boy has been provided temporary shelter at a Children Home in Imphal during the pendency of the enquiry.
The Child Welfare Committee, Senapati has initiated an investigation process in the case under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 as amended in 2006 .