LAHORE: Crime Control Department (CCD) on Friday successfully recovered 44 children who were victims of drug abuse, sexual exploitation, abduction, or had run away from home.
A special ceremony was held to reunite the recovered children with their families. Inspector General (IG) Punjab, Dr Usman Anwar, attended the event as the chief guest.
The recovery marks a milestone in CCD’s ongoing efforts to protect vulnerable children and restore them to safe environments.
Inspector General Punjab, Dr Usman Anwar, has reaffirmed that, under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, issues such as child abuse, exploitation, and child labor are absolute red lines for the Punjab Police.
Speaking at an official event, IG Punjab emphasized the need to protect children from falling into the clutches of predators and the criminal world, highlighting that safeguarding children is essential for repairing the social fabric and shaping them into responsible citizens.
He further stated that children who have fallen victim to drug abuse and sexual violence, along with their families, are being provided psychological counseling through professional therapists to aid in their recovery and reintegration into society.
