Five children, hailing from Kakching, Imphal West, and Bishnupur districts, have been rescued from the Shri Swami Narayan English Medium School in Nashik, Maharashtra, by the prompt intervention of the Social Welfare Department. The rescue operation was initiated following distressing reports of ill-treatment received by the parents, who were initially enticed with the promise of free education for their children at the aforementioned school.
In response to the complaints lodged by concerned parents, the State Social Welfare Department took swift action, engaging in direct communication with the Commissioner of the Social Welfare Department in Maharashtra. This collaboration paved the way for the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) in Nashik to carry out the successful rescue mission, liberating the five children from their allegedly harmful environment.
An official from the Social Welfare Department shed light on the distressing conditions, revealing that one of the rescued children bore a visible injury mark on the face, reportedly inflicted by an air gun. This disturbing revelation adds a layer of concern to the broader issue of the treatment these children faced during their time at the Nashik school.
Furthermore, investigations have uncovered that there are additional children from Manipur who were enrolled in the same Nashik school. The extent of their well-being remains uncertain, prompting the Social Welfare Department to extend its efforts. They have now formally requested their counterparts in Maharashtra to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter, seeking detailed information about the conditions these children are subjected to and ensuring any necessary rescues are promptly executed.
This incident underscores the critical role played by government agencies in safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable children, and the need for collaborative efforts across state boundaries to address and rectify such situations.
