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26 August 2026

Arunachal Pradesh child trafficking rescue

This incident serves as a practical case study for illustrating the challenges in protecting vulnerable populations and the role of institutional mechanisms like the Child Welfare Committee, though it is a routine law enforcement event rather than a major policy development.

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Notes

  • 19 children rescued from trafficking in Namsai district, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Three women arrested in connection with the trafficking operation.
  • Investigation initiated following a formal complaint by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC).
  • Modus operandi involved targeting economically vulnerable families with false promises of better education, care, and upbringing.
  • Children were procured, transported, and placed with individuals at distant locations.

Questions

  1. Examine the socio-economic factors that render vulnerable families susceptible to child trafficking syndicates in remote regions of India. Discuss the role of Child Welfare Committees in the prevention and rehabilitation of trafficked minors. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for the protection and welfare of children in need of care and protection under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015?