THE INSIGHT WIRE ( MD IMRAN )
Howrah, 17 July, 2025 :
In an urgent and impactful move to combat the rising menace of child trafficking, a comprehensive awareness program was held at Howrah Muslim High School, jointly organized by the District Legal Services Authority, Howrah, and Sankalp Today – Legal Awareness Mission.
The event witnessed a strong turnout of students, teachers, parents, and local residents, signaling a growing collective consciousness against crimes targeting children.
Purpose & Highlights:
The program was aimed at sensitizing young minds and the broader community about the gruesome realities of child trafficking, its legal implications, and preventive strategies. Eminent legal experts, law enforcement officials, and social activists shared the stage, offering deep insights and urging for unified, community-driven action against this inhuman practice.
Distinguished Guests & Expert Voices:
The event was graced by notable dignitaries including:
- Honorable Judge Mr. Shyamal Gupta
- Mr. Abdul Qaiyum Ansari, President of the School Committee
- Mr. Islamuddin Lala, social activist
- Advocate Yasmin Khatoon, legal expert
- Mr. Raees Alam Sunni, social worker
Speakers shed light on the legal protections available, the roles of educational institutions and families, and emphasized the critical importance of awareness and vigilance at every level of society.
Legal Perspectives & Grassroots Action:
Advocate Adarsh Pandey delivered a comprehensive talk on the legal framework surrounding human trafficking, empowering attendees with knowledge of their rights and the law’s reach.
(Mr. Imtiyaz Bhartiya), founder and secretary of Sankalp Today, shared the organization’s ongoing efforts to protect children’s rights and build grassroots resistance to trafficking.
Community Support & Engagement:
Key contributors who actively participated and supported the event included:
(Headmaster Shamsad Alam), (Dr. Izhar Asif), (Jameel Ahmed), (Amarjit Singh), (Gurucharan Singh Saral), (Zahid Hussain), (Bilal Sabir), (Neyaz Ahmed), (Abdul Rauf), (Tanweer Azim Farazi), (Hamid Hussain), (Iftekhar Ahmed), (Khalid Mahmood), (Shamim Khan), and (Shahbaz Alam).
Informative leaflets on child rights and trafficking laws were distributed among participants. Discussions centered around legal safeguards, how to report suspicious activity, and community-based vigilance mechanisms.
Pledge for Change:
In a powerful conclusion, all participants collectively pledged to continue the fight against child trafficking, vowing to remain vigilant, informed, and united.
Institutional Support:
Special acknowledgment was given to Ms. Shanti Das, Additional Superintendent of Police (Jail Services), West Bengal, and Mr. Prasanjit Bhattacharya, Officer-in-Charge, District Legal Services Authority, Howrah, for their active support and strategic guidance in making the program a success.
This initiative stands as a shining example of how education, law, and society can converge to protect the most vulnerable members of our community – our children.
