UKHRUL, OCTOBER 26: The Manipur Department of Social Welfare has rescued a child and identified the child’s mother following a social media post about an elderly man and a child at Polo Ground, Imphal.
According to the director of social welfare, the department intervened after the incident came to its notice. Following initial assistance at the nearest One Stop Centre, the mother and child were shifted to the nearest Shakti Sadan for continued care, shelter and support.
The elderly man was moved to the New Life Foundation Rehabilitation Centre for appropriate care and rehabilitation.
The department said it remained committed to protecting vulnerable individuals and ensuring timely intervention and assistance under the leadership of chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh.
It also appealed to the public to respond responsibly when encountering vulnerable children, women, elderly persons or individuals struggling with substance abuse.
Urging citizens not to limit their response to sharing such incidents on social media, the department called on them to contact the appropriate helplines promptly to enable authorities to provide assistance.
The following toll-free helpline numbers have been issued for public assistance:
- Child Helpline: 1098
- Women Helpline: 181
- Elderline (senior citizens): 14567
The department urged the public to report such cases to the appropriate authorities to ensure timely intervention and protection for vulnerable individuals.
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