LAHORE: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority’s Virtual Centre for Child Safety on Monday helped the police arrest a man who allegedly harassed a minor schoolgirl in Baghbanpura.
According to the authority, the girl’s mother contacted police emergency helpline 15 and reported that her daughter had allegedly been subjected to harassment and inappropriate behaviour by a man while travelling to and from school.
Upon receiving the complaint, the PSCA’s Virtual Centre for Child Safety immediately intervened and established a conference call between the girl’s mother and the police officials concerned, promptly bringing the matter to the police’s notice.
The police took immediate action and arrested the suspect, registering a case against him.
Further legal proceedings are underway.
A PSCA spokesperson says the Virtual Centre for Child Safetyprovides immediate assistance, guidance and coordination with police to the families reporting their issues involving children.
Through modern technology, rapid response and effective police coordination,the centre is working to ensure timely intervention in matters concerning child safety, he adds.
The spokesperson urged parents to educate their children about personal safety and encourage them to immediately report any threat, harassment or suspicious behaviour to them or relevant authorities.
People have also been urged to immediately call police helpline 15 in case of any harassment, threat or emergency involving a child and press ‘2’ to connect with the Virtual Centre for Child Safety.
He says the Punjab Safe Cities Authority is committed to strengthening child protection through technologydriven monitoring, rapid response mechanisms and close coordination with law enforcement agencies.