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Rachakonda SHE teams rescue 2 boys in Hyderabad: Learn how to report child labor

The Rachakonda SHE teams in Hyderabad rescued two children from child labor on January 29, 2025, as part of Operation Smile-XI. This rescue operation is part of a larger effort by the Telangana government to combat child labor and trafficking. In 2024, over 3,000 children were rescued from child labor and other exploitative situations across the state. The government also implemented rehabilitation measures, including reuniting children with their families, enrolling them in schools, and providing back wages. The public is encouraged to report any cases of child labor through various channels including WhatsApp, police, the labor department, CHILDLINE, and Bachpan Bachao Andolan.
02:35 PM Jan 29, 2025 IST | Neelima Eaty
Updated At - 03:37 PM Jan 29, 2025 IST
The Rachakonda SHE teams in Hyderabad rescued two children from child labor on January 29, 2025, as part of Operation Smile-XI. This rescue operation is part of a larger effort by the Telangana government to combat child labor and trafficking. In 2024, over 3,000 children were rescued from child labor and other exploitative situations across the state. The government also implemented rehabilitation measures, including reuniting children with their families, enrolling them in schools, and providing back wages. The public is encouraged to report any cases of child labor through various channels including WhatsApp, police, the labor department, CHILDLINE, and Bachpan Bachao Andolan.
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Child Labor Rescue in Hyderabad
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Hyderabad: The Rachakonda SHE teams, as part of Operation Smile-XI, successfully rescued two children from child labor in separate incidents in Hyderabad on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

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The first rescue operation involved a 13-year-old boy who was found working at Shiva Mutton Shop in Chengicherla Mandi, which is within the Medipally Police Station limits. The second child, a 16-year-old boy, was rescued from Museen Rehan UPVC Windows Glass Work in Nandanavanam, which is within the Meerpet Police Station jurisdiction.

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These rescues are part of the ongoing efforts by Telangana authorities to combat child labor and trafficking. In 2024, over 3,000 children were rescued during similar operations across the state. Among the total rescues, 2,510 children were freed from child labor, including 2,307 boys and 203 girls.

The Telangana Police’s Operation Muskan-X (conducted in July 2024) was particularly successful, rescuing 3,076 children, with 644 children rescued by the Cyberabad police teams alone. The operation not only focused on child labor but also addressed cases of children forced into begging, child trafficking, and other exploitative situations.

The Telangana government has implemented rehabilitation measures in addition to rescuing children. In 2024, 2,856 children were reunited with their families, 281 were enrolled in schools, and 220 were admitted to rescue homes. The state has also facilitated over Rs. 12.5 lakh in back wages for children rescued from work environments.

Authorities urge citizens to report any cases of child labor immediately. The public can report through several channels:

• WhatsApp: 8712662111

• Police: Call 100 or report to the nearest police station.

• Telangana Labor Department: Call 08069434343.

• CHILDLINE: Call 1098.

• Bachpan Bachao Andolan: Call 1800 102 7222.

Prompt reporting can help authorities take swift action to protect vulnerable children. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and help ensure a safer, brighter future for all children.

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