Five trafficked Jharkhand girls, one boy rescued from Delhi

Ranchi, Feb 24 (PTI) Five girls and a boy, who were allegedly trafficked from Jharkhand’s Sahibganj and Godda districts, were rescued from Delhi, an official statement said here on Thursday.

Earlier this week, five girls trafficked from Gumla district had been rescued from Delhi after a tip-off to Integrated Resource-cum-Rehabilitation Centre (IRRC) on its toll-free number.

dal Officer, IRRC, Nachiketa said one of rescued children, Seema Kumari (name changed), was sold four times in Delhi by her bror-in-law after being brought to national capital.

"Ar girl Aarti Kumari (name changed) was handed over to human trafficker by her family members. This girl has been tortured mentally and physically in various ways. rescued boy was also sold by his uncle," IRRC officer said.

A Dode, Director, Women and Child Development Department, said he has issued strict instructions to District Social Welfare Officers and Child Protection Officers of districts to ensure rehabilitation of rescued children in ir native places.

All rescued children will be linked with various schemes of Jharkhand government to prevent m from becoming victims of human trafficking again, Dode said.

Jharkhand's Resident Commissioner in Delhi M L Meena said it has been ensured that all such children are rescued and rehabilitated. PTI NAM MM MM