Ludhiana: Determined to end the menace of children being engaged in begging and combat child trafficking in the district, deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain personally led raids in various locations of the city Monday night. The initiative, part of Jeevanjot-2 launched by Punjab govt, aims to verify familial relationships through DNA testing to curb exploitation and ensure child welfare. During the raid, a team identified four children found begging near a temple. After thorough verification, it was confirmed that the children were accompanied by their parents and were also attending school. The DC issued a stern warning to the parents, directing them to refrain from involving their children in begging, saying that strict legal action would be taken for any future violations. tnn
