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Gujarat Police trace 42 missing children in 28 days with CCTV
Gujarat Police traced and reunited 42 missing children with their families between July 1 and July 28 using CCTV analytics, cyber tools, and digital surveillance as part of 'Operation Surakshit Cyber Space'.…
The Story in Brief
Gujarat Police traced and reunited 42 missing children with their families between July 1 and July 28 using CCTV analytics, cyber tools, and digital surveillance as part of 'Operation Surakshit Cyber Space'. In one case, a Class 7 student from Khambhat in Anand district went missing on her way to school. Analysing footage from the Vishwas Phase-2 CCTV network, investigators found her within hours. The operation was launched under Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and supervised by DGP Gyanendra Singh Malik, with a stated focus on protecting women and children in cyberspace.
The campaign, implemented by CID Crime and Railways across Gujarat, also included public awareness programmes on online fraud and cyber hygiene. Police said the initiative reflects the growing use of technology in child tracing efforts.
The Indian Opinion
The 42 recoveries in 28 days show Gujarat Police can use tech effectively. But one-sided praise misses the deeper question: why are children going missing in the first place? Runaways, trafficking, and school dropout rates need equal attention. The real test is not a one-month drive but sustained results. Will the numbers drop over the next quarter, or will the same children disappear again? That number will tell us if the operation did more than chase a headline.
Source: thehansindia.com
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