New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Looking to encourage creative cinematic efforts aimed at promoting and protecting human rights, the NHRC on Friday began inviting entries for its 12th annual short film competition, an official said. The last date to receive entries is June 30, he said in a statement.The results of the competition will be announced via a press release, an X handle post, and uploaded to the Commission’s website, said the statement. Last year, the first-prize winner received Rs 2 l…
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Islamabad, April 6 (IANS) The recent detention of a former Elite Force officer, who is believed to have been involved in the 2023 Greek boat capsize incident, showcases Pakistan government’s laidback approach to human trafficking, a report has stated. “Human sale is a dark blot on Pakistan’s conscience. Although global collaborations have attempted to end the scourge, our lawmakers’ efforts remain a letdown. Thousands of Pakistanis are traded annually, yet the conviction rate refuses to impr…
Patna, April 6 (IANS) In a significant crackdown, the East Champaran police on Monday rescued 16 minor girls from the clutches of orchestra operators allegedly involved in exploitation. Acting on complaints received from multiple police station jurisdictions across the Motihari district, police teams carried out simultaneous raids at several locations linked to orchestra groups.During the operation, six operators were arrested for allegedly forcing minor girls to perform obscene dances and…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court has pulled up several states and authorities for failing to respond in a matter concerning human trafficking and missing persons, warning of contempt action, as it directed the formulation of a nationwide Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). In its order, a Bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R. Mahadevan recorded that despite service of notice, no one had entered an appearance on behalf of the Union of India and several states, including Haryan…
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Embracing age with pride, Bollywood actress Somy Ali who is all set to turn 50 in a few days, says she sees growing older as a mark of strength and experience rather than something to hide. “I see age as a badge of honour. Turning 50 is a privilege. It means I survived, I learned, I grew. Why would I hide that? Every year represents strength and experience.”She added, “Society tells women to fear aging, but I believe we should celebrate it. A wrinkle is not somethin…
Bhopal, March 21 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Cyber Police have arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in a human trafficking racket that lured youths with promises of jobs abroad, officials said on Saturday.The preliminary investigation revealed that the fraudsters used to contact youths through social media and invite them for an interview for jobs.According to police, one of the accused has been arrested from Bihar, while another from Uttar Pradesh. They were working as agents and were a…
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 10 (IANS) Malaysian Police rescued three Bangladeshi nationals at a construction site in Hulu Terengganu region in Malaysia under ‘Operation Pintas’, local media reported.The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) launched Operation Pintas on January 28, as part of an intensified campaign against human trafficking.Hulu Terengganu district police chief Superintendent Sharudin Abdul Wahab said the raid was conducted on the evening of February 8 by the Terengganu police contingent headquart…
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Bollywood star Rani Mukerji says Hindi cinema has always celebrated strong women on screen and credits legendary performers like Nutan and Nargis for setting that foundation decades ago. It was during an exclusive session with IANS, that Rani engaged in an insightful talk with women officers of the Delhi Police.Talking about the portrayal of strong women in Hindi cinema, Rani said: “I believe our industry has always had very strong characters. Nutan ji did films like Band…
Kathmandu, Feb 8 (IANS) Security officials of Nepal and India have agreed to close border checkpoints for 72 hours during Nepal’s upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for March 5, with the aim of ensuring a secure polling environment.During the 16th Deputy Inspector General (DIG)-level coordination meeting between Nepal’s Armed Police Force (APF) and India’s Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), held in Biratnagar in Morang district on Friday, both sides agreed to tighten border controls to pre…
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Actress Rani Mukerji has joined hands with Delhi Police to raise awareness on how to protect girls and women in the national capital. She says a society is judged by how it protects its women and the police stand on the front line of that promise. Rani says, “Safety is not a privilege. It is a right and no girl in this country should grow up learning fear before freedom. A society is judged by how it protects its women and the police stand on the front line of that promis…