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AP Child Rights Panel Chief Appeals To Public To Report Crimes
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Nellore: Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) Chairman Vetukuri A.V.S.
Suryanarayana Raju has appealed to the public to immediately dial Child Helpline 1098 to report child labour, child marriages, abuse, exploitation, or any violation of children's rights, asserting that the Commission will act swiftly on every complaint.
Addressing the media in Nellore on Wednesday, the chairman said the commission has prepared a comprehensive report on issues such as child labour, child marriages, social media addiction, and the use of children in criminal activities.
He announced special drives against child labour and child marriages, besides awareness campaigns on the harmful impact of social media on children.
He also cited the recent rescue of 17 children at Vijayawada railway station, who were safely shifted to child care institutions.