Seven Nepali Children Rescued from India

In a significant victory against human trafficking, seven Nepali children who had gone missing from different districts across the country have been successfully rescued from various locations in India. The rescue operation was orchestrated by KIN India, an organization dedicated to combatting human trafficking over the past six years.

These children, aged between 13 to 16 years, had fallen victim to trafficking schemes and were enticed under different pretexts into neighboring India. The diligent efforts of KIN India led to their safe recovery and repatriation back to Nepal. The children hailed from diverse districts, including Palpa, Rautahat, Mahottari, and Arghakhanchi, and their rescue operations spanned durations ranging from one to six months.

Nabin Joshi, Director of KIN India, revealed that out of the rescued children, three have been successfully reunited with their families in the presence of Mina Paudel, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizen, along with the district police office in Rupandehi. Meanwhile, one child has been placed under the care of the Center for Children at Risk. The remaining three children are being accommodated at a shelter home in Rupandehi.

KIN India has been at the forefront of combating child trafficking, having successfully rescued more than 500 Nepali children from various locations in India since 2018. The organization collaborates closely with Indian law enforcement agencies in its tireless pursuit to prevent the trafficking of vulnerable individuals.

The recent rescue operation serves as a poignant testament to the ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and safeguard the rights and well-being of Nepali children. It underscores the importance of cross-border cooperation and the relentless commitment of organizations like KIN India in the fight against such heinous crimes.