The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday organised a Union Territory-level conference on Anti-Human Trafficking at Tagore Hall, Srinagar, in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Academy of Art, Culture and Languages.
The conference was attended by senior police officials, government representatives, legal experts, NGOs and other stakeholders, who deliberated on strategies, challenges, and collaborative measures to curb the menace of human trafficking.
Special DG Coordination, PHQ, S.J.M. Gillani, who was the chief guest, highlighted the human and social costs of trafficking. He noted that traffickers often exploit the same networks used for arms and drug smuggling. “What sets trafficking in persons apart is the human cost — shattered lives, broken families and long-lasting trauma,” he said.
Gillani stressed the need for both enforcement and empathy, underlining that low conviction rates remain a global challenge. He called for prevention-focused strategies in border and conflict regions, the use of advanced surveillance technology, and greater community awareness. “Laws alone are not enough. It is the spirit of implementation, empathy of enforcers, and awareness of citizens that will turn the tide,” he added.
ADGP & Director Fire & Emergency Services, Alok Kumar said human trafficking is closely tied to black money and stressed the role of deterrence through exemplary punishment. He also emphasised leveraging social media and involving communities to raise awareness.
Ravi Kant, Convenor of Just Rights for Children, pointed out that traffickers exploit gaps in enforcement and called for a comprehensive approach involving tighter laws, effective enforcement, stronger victim protection, and global cooperation.
Expert trainer Rajesh Mani shared best practices for prevention, victim support, and multi-agency coordination, stressing that trafficking is a highly organised crime that requires equally organised responses.
Earlier, IGP Crime Sujit Kumar welcomed participants, urging collective responsibility in the mission against human trafficking and encouraging youth to benefit from the knowledge shared during the conference.
The conference concluded with a commitment to strengthen Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs), improve coordination between stakeholders, and align with national programs like Operation Muskan and the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill.
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