Hathras Joint Drive Rescues Three Children, Action Taken Against Shopkeepers

A joint campaign against child labour and child begging was carried out in Hathras, where three children were rescued from different shops and handed over to their family members. Action was also initiated against three shopkeepers for violating the rules.

The operation was conducted under a special campaign being run to prevent child begging and child labour in the district. On Thursday, 29 October 2026, the Anti Human Trafficking Unit, or AHT police station, team carried out the action jointly with the Labour Enforcement Department.

During the campaign, three children were rescued from different shops. After completing the necessary process, the children were handed over to their family members. The three shopkeepers concerned were also made subject to necessary legal action in connection with the violations.

The campaign was conducted under the direction of Hathras Superintendent of Police Chiranjiv Nath Sinha and the supervision of the Additional Superintendent of Police. The police team acted under the leadership of Ravi Bhushan Sharma, Inspector-in-Charge of the AHT police station.

The team carried out the operation in the Kotwali Nagar area along with Satyendra Mishra of the Labour Enforcement Department and employee Prem Singh. The joint team conducted checks at different locations around shops, including Sasni Gate intersection, Kamla Bazar, Ramlila Ground and Mendu Road.

During the checks, the team found three children involved in child labour and rescued them. The children were then handed over to their family members after the required procedure was completed. The action against the three shopkeepers was taken for the alleged violation of rules related to child labour.

The police and Labour Department team also used the campaign to make people aware of the harmful effects of child labour and child begging. Members of the public were urged not to make children work and not to force them into begging.

The team also provided information about various helpline services run by the government. People were made aware that these services could be used when required.

Police said the aim of the campaign was to protect children from exploitation, safeguard their rights and provide them with a safe environment. Police further said that similar action to prevent child labour and child begging would continue.