PHQ Orders Immediate FIRs on Bonded Labour Complaints, Rescue Within 24 Hours
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The CID wing of Police Headquarters (PHQ) has issued a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on bonded labour to the Police Commissioners of Bhopal and Indore and all district and zonal railway SPs, directing them to take immediate action to eradicate the practice. According to SOP, a FIR should be registered immediately if any individual approaches collector, SDM or…
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - The Police Headquarters (PHQ) in Bhopal has issued a new SOP to combat bonded labour, mandating immediate FIR registration upon receiving complaints. The SOP, issued to Police Commissioners in Bhopal and Indore, as well as all district and zonal railway SPs, outlines strict protocols for handling such cases.
If a complaint is lodged, a FIR must be registered immediately, with no disclosure of the complainant's identity or investigation details to avoid any threat to the victim's safety. Police are tasked with completing a preliminary investigation within 24 hours and submitting a report to senior authorities. Arrests can be made without a warrant, and special teams comprising government officials, women officers, a photographer, witnesses, and NGO representatives will join police during raids.
The district SP is responsible for ensuring the team reaches the location within 24 hours of receiving a complaint to secure the release of bonded labourers.
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