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Cross-Border Trafficking Disrupted. Child Rescued. A joint operation in #Sitamarhi, Bihar, led to the rescue of a 16-year-old minor girl from Nepal who had been trafficked and held in a red light area for nearly two years. Acting on information from the child’s father, Association for Voluntary Action (@ProtectWithAVA ), in a joint operation with Sitamarhi Police @bihar_police and Anti Human Trafficking Unit (#AHTU), conducted a targeted raid to secure her release. The child has now been safely recovered and reunited with her family. Legal proceedings have been initiated against those responsible for her exploitation. If you come across such activities in your vicinity, please contact #Childline at 1098 or #AVAHelpline at 1800-102-7222. #AVAIndia #ProtectWithAVA #RescueStory

17 Children Rescued. Enforcement Activated. A coordinated rescue operation in Jangpura, Delhi, led to the identification and rescue of 17 children engaged in child labour. The action was carried out by the AVA team in collaboration with Just Rights for Children @JustRightsIndia partner BAL VIKAS DHARA @balvikasdhara93 , Delhi Police @DelhiPolice , and the Labour Department. Children were found working across motorcycle repair shops, furniture units, and roadside dhabas. They belonged to #Bihar, #UttarPradesh, and #Nepal, and had been in labour for periods ranging from 2 months to 4 years. Despite on-ground disruption and crowd interference, the operation was executed successfully, with 10 premises sealed during the operation. If you come across such activities in your vicinity, please contact #Childline at 1098 or #AVAHelpline at 1800-102-7222. #AVAIndia #ProtectWithAVA #RescueStory

Timely Action Prevents Trafficking of 5 Children On 20 March 2026, the Association for Voluntary Action (@ProtectWithAVA), with AHTU @RPF_INDIA (NR) Lucknow, rescued five minor boys from trafficking during a joint operation on the Sabarmati Jan Sadharan Express between Lucknow and Unnao. One accused was apprehended. The children, from #Bihar, were lured with false promises and taken to Rajasthan for child labour. They were safely rescued at Unnao Railway Station and produced before the CWC with support from Childline. An FIR has been registered under Section 143(5) of the BNS. If you come across such activities in your vicinity, please contact #Childline at 1098 or #AVAHelpline at 1800-102-7222. #AVAIndia #ProtectWithAVA #RescueStory #ChildTrafficking

On 25th February 2026, the Association for Voluntary Action (@ProtectWithAVA ), along with Childline, the Police Department, and staff from the One Stop Centre, organised a joint rescue intervention in the area near #Nungambakkam Police Station. During the rescue operation, a vulnerable family of five persons, having three girl children aged 6 years, 3 years, and a one-month-old infant, was found living on the platform in the subway/foot overbridge with their parents in unsafe and unhygienic conditions. The children showed signs of severe malnutrition, and the three-year-old child also had a locomotor disability. The family was rescued, and the case was presented before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). After counselling with the parents, the two older children were placed in a Child Care Institution for protection, nutrition, and medical care, while the infant was restored to the mother with directions for immediate medical treatment. If you come across such activities in your vicinity, please contact #Childline at 1098 or #AVAHelpline at 1800-102-7222. #AVAIndia #RescueStory #ProtectWithAVA @chennaipolice_ @tnpoliceoffl @MinistryWCD

Raid and Rescue in Fatehabad, Haryana In a two-day operation in #Fatehabad, Haryana, @ProtectWithAVA , along with the Labour Department, AHTU, and DCPO, rescued 8 children working in various retail shops. The children, aged 14–17, were working for wages between ₹2,000 and ₹6,000 per month, with most coming from other states. After completing the legal process, these children were produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for further action and rehabilitation. If you come across such activities in your vicinity, please contact #Childline at 1098 or #AVAHelpline at 1800-102-7222. #ProtectWithAVA #AVAIndia @WcdFtb

Team Association for Voluntary Action (AVA) @ProtectWithAVA wishes you all a very Happy Holi! #AVAIndia #ProtectWithAVA #Holi2026

Association for Voluntary Action (@ProtectWithAVA ) was invited as a guest speaker at the #AntiHumanTrafficking seminar organised on 25th February by the Anti Human Trafficking Unit and @RPF_INDIA , Indian Railways, Eastern Railway, in collaboration with the National Commission for Women @NCWIndia - India at B.C. Roy Institute, #Sealdah. The programme was inaugurated by Ms. Delina Thongdup @DeKdup , Member, NCW, as Chief Guest, along with the DIG, RPF, #EasternRailway, and other senior officials. #AVA shared field insights from rescue, rehabilitation, and prosecution efforts in railway trafficking cases. #AVAIndia #ProtectWithAVA @EasternRailway

7 Minors Rescued from Trafficking Attempt in Ballia On 18th February 2026, @ProtectWithAVA , in a joint operation with @RPF_INDIA Ballia, rescued 7 #minorchildren who were being trafficked for child labour and arrested 2 accused at Ballia Railway Station. The children, residents of #Khagaria (Bihar), were being transported to Ambala to work in a rice mill after their families were misled with false promises. An FIR has been registered under Section 143(5) BNS. All children were safely produced before the Child Welfare Committee with Childline’s support. If you come across such activities in your vicinity, please contact #Childline at 1098 or #AVAHelpline at 1800-102-7222. @balliapolice @dmballia #AVAIndia #ProtectWithAVA #RescueStory

Joint Night Operation in Chhapra Rescues 15 Minor Girls, 7 Arrested On 14 February 2026, in #Chhapra, @ProtectWithAVA in a coordinated late-night joint operation with #GRP, @RPF_INDIA , and child protection stakeholders led to the rescue of 15 #minorgirls and the arrest of seven individuals involved in organized exploitation. The multi-location raid, conducted within a 10-kilometre radius over several hours, exposed structured #trafficking networks targeting vulnerable children. This joint effort underscores the crucial importance of coordinated intelligence, swift response, and inter-agency collaboration in dismantling organized exploitation rings. If you come across such activities in your vicinity, please contact #Childline at 1098 or #AVAHelpline at 1800-102-7222. #AVAIndia #ProtectWithAVA #RescueStory

Timely Intervention Prevents #Trafficking of 2-Year-Old Boy. Within 24 hours of a 2-year-old boy being kidnapped from DDU Nagar Railway Station, @ProtectWithAVA , in a joint operation with #GRP and @RPF_INDIA led to his safe rescue and the arrest of four members of an organized child kidnapping network. During interrogation, the accused disclosed a disturbing pattern of crime. The gang reportedly used intoxicating substances to render children unconscious before abducting them. The children were then transported across districts and allegedly sold to intermediaries linked to nursing homes for approximately ₹1 lakh. The accused admitted to having carried out similar crimes multiple times in the past. If you come across such activities in your vicinity, please contact #Childline at #1098 or #AVAHelpline at 1800-102-7222. #ProtectWithAVA #AVAIndia #RescueStory

@ProtectWithAVA , in a joint operation with @RPF_INDIA , rescued a 15-year-old minor girl from Bangladesh at #Hyderabad Railway Station @TelanganaCOPs @TelanganaDGP . The girl was lured to Hyderabad by a Facebook friend and held captive in a hotel for 2 days, where she was allegedly assaulted by 10-12 individuals. After escaping, she reached #Nampally Railway Station, where RPF and AVA intervened. FIR has been registered Cr.no 0-8/2025, U/s 143, 127(3) r/w 3(5) BNS at GRP Hyderabad. The child has been referred to #BharosaCentre for medical tests and further legal actions under the #POCSOAct. If you come across such activities in your vicinity, please contact #Childline at #1098 or #AVAHelpline at 1800-102-7222. #AVAIndia #ProtectWithAVA #RescueStory

On 17th February, AVA – West Bengal, in coordination with #DLSA Kolkata, DCPU Kolkata, @KolkataPolice , and partner organisation @BitanFor , conducted a joint rescue operation in the New Market area of Kolkata. Nine children and adolescents engaged in #labour were rescued from exploitative conditions. The process of lodging an FIR has been initiated against five employers. All rescued children, who are from #Bihar, have been produced before the competent authorities and sent to Child Care Institutions (#CCI) for care, protection, and rehabilitation. If you come across such activities around you, call Childline #1098 or #AVAHelpline 1800-102-7222. @KPPortDiv #AVAIndia #RescueStory #ProtectWithAVA

On 14 February 2026, @ProtectWithAVA – West Bengal, in joint coordination with AHTU/RPF Krishnanagar (Sealdah Division) @RPF_INDIA and partner organisation Sreema Mahila Samity @sreema1972 , intercepted a trafficking attempt onboard the Sairang–Kolkata Express (Train No. 13126). A minor girl trafficked from #Mizoram was rescued while being transported for exploitation in a massage/spa centre in Mumbai. Two adult traffickers, including one female, were arrested by GRP. An FIR has been registered at Krishnanagar GRPS under Sections 143(4)/3(5) BNS, 75/79 JJ Act, and Section 14 of the #ChildLabourAct. The child has been placed in a Child Care Institution for immediate care, safety, and protection. This rescue underscores the critical importance of proactive railway vigilance and coordinated action between law enforcement and civil society. Timely intervention saves children from cycles of exploitation before they deepen. If you come across such activities around you, call Childline #1098 or #AVAHelpline 1800-102-7222. @rpfersdah #AVAIndia #RescueStory #ProtectWithAVA

On 10th February, Association for Voluntary Action (@ProtectWithAVA )'s General Secretary, Smt. Priyanka Ribhu, along with Partnerships Coordinator Ms. Sadaf Farooq, visited Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to strengthen collaboration with the Kerala Police under the #KOOTTU initiative. KOOTTU, a flagship initiative under the Social Policing Directorate of the Kerala Police, focuses on addressing child sexual abuse (#CSA) cases and promoting online safety awareness among students and parents. AVA currently operates counselling centres across four districts, providing child-sensitive support, guidance, and early intervention. During the visit, the KOOTTU from districts shared their on-ground experiences, highlighting the importance of coordinated, trauma-informed responses and community engagement in preventing abuse. AVA continues to extend institutional support to the Social Policing Directorate and is working towards expanding KOOTTU to ensure stronger prevention systems, timely response, and safer environments for children across Kerala. #AVAIndia #ProtectWithAVA

On 4th February, Association for Voluntary Action (@ProtectWithAVA ) conducted a successful rescue operation in the Dabri area of Dwarka, Delhi, addressing a case of commercial #sexualexploitation. During the operation, 11 girls were rescued from #exploitative conditions. Eight customers and two pimps were arrested. Preliminary investigation revealed that the survivors had been #trafficked from West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Maharashtra. Several girls were found confined and hidden inside an almirah, indicating severe coercion and restriction of movement. It was also disclosed that seven dogs were kept at the premises to intimidate the girls and prevent escape. Further legal investigation is underway. #AVA remains committed to survivor protection, coordinated action with law enforcement, and ensuring accountability for trafficking and exploitation. #AVAIndia #ProtectWithAVA #RescueStory

On 27th January, Association for Voluntary Action (@ProtectWithAVA ) Punjab formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Community Affairs Division, @PunjabPoliceInd , strengthening collaborative efforts for community-led prevention and protection. The MoU was signed by Ms. Gurpreet Kaur Deo @GurpreetDeo3 , Spl. DGP, Punjab, and Mr. Dhananjay Tingal @DtingalTingal , Executive Director, AVA, in the presence of Mr. Vinay Singh, Director, AVA, Ms. Prabhjot Kaur, DSP, and the State Coordinators, Punjab. This partnership marks a significant step towards deeper institutional collaboration, reinforcing AVA’s commitment to working alongside law enforcement to build safer communities through #prevention, #awareness, and #coordinatedaction. #AVAIndia #ProtectWithAVA #MOU

Team Association for Voluntary Action (AVA) @ProtectWithAVA wishes you all a very Happy Republic Day! #AVAIndia #ProtectWithAVA #RepublicDay2026