Police Outreach Gains Momentum; 94 Missing Children Traced Under Operation Muskaan In MP’s Jhabua

In Jhabua, a district in Madhya Pradesh, the local police have ramped up their community outreach efforts as part of Operation Muskaan. Over the past month, police have organized 280 awareness programs, engaging with 56,856 individuals across weekly markets and schools. The initiatives, led by Raksha Sakhi teams and local police stations, emphasize women's safety, crime prevention, and addressing public grievances.

Among the various campaigns, Safe Click 2026 has taken a particular focus on educating young minds. This program conducted 343 cyber-awareness workshops in schools, reaching 50,205 students. The sessions aimed to educate participants about potential online threats, such as suspicious links, APK files, OTP sharing, and cyber fraud. Participants were strongly advised to report any suspicious incidents immediately to the dedicated helpline number, 1930.

In addition to these efforts, Nasha Mukti, a campaign against substance abuse, also integrated school and community programs. This initiative reached an additional 61,209 people, emphasizing the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

The police's commitment to community safety was further demonstrated in their successful tracing of 94 missing children during the period from May 1 to August 31, 2023. The operation included five boys and 89 girls, underscoring the police's dedication to finding and safeguarding the community's most vulnerable members.