Sopore, Oct 12 (KNS) : Police in north Kashmir's Sopore have conducted a market checking drive targeting child labour in the Rafiabad area of north Kashmir, officials said on Monday.
The operation was carried out by Sopore Police under the jurisdiction of Police Station Panzalla, in coordination with the Child Welfare Committee and the Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) Sopore.
During the drive, several business establishments were thoroughly checked to detect engagement of minor workers in violation of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act and the Juvenile Justice Act, officials said.
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They said owners of the establishments were sensitised about the legal consequences of employing minors and were strictly warned to refrain from such practices.
The drive was aimed at preventing exploitation of children and ensuring strict implementation of child protection laws, the officials added.
Sopore Police has appealed to the general public and the business community not to employ children below 18 years in any business establishment and to report any such incident to the nearest police station the official added. (KNS)
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