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December 17, 2011

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Need for multi-sectoral approach

Chandigarh, December 17
The Chandigarh Police organised a one-day workshop on ‘Anti-Human Trafficking’ at the ICA in Sector 26 in collaboration with the Institute of Correctional Administration, Chandigarh.
Around 35 officers from police, health, labour, prosecution and social welfare departments attended the event.
The workshop was inaugurated by Dr KP Singh, Inspector General of Prisons, Haryana, Panchkula. He said human trafficking was increasing worldwide with its presence at trans-state, trans-border and trans-national level. He also briefed the participants about the provisions of Prevention of Immortal Trafficking Act, 1986.
Dr Upneet Lalli, deputy director, ICA, said a multi-sectoral approach was essential to deal with human trafficking. A panel discussion on labour trafficking also took place.

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