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Arunachal Police launches 'Muskaan 2.0' to further strengthen child safety mechanisms

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  1. Arunachal Pradesh Police launched 'Muskaan 2.0' in East Siang district to strengthen child safety mechanisms and expand outreach across the state.

  2. The first phase reached 16,897 students across 104 schools through the 'Police Ki Pathshala' outreach programme, covering child rights, POCSO Act, cyber safety, and anti-bullying.

  3. Police installed 104 Child Safety Complaint Boxes, leading to redressal of 45 non-POCSO complaints and registration of three POCSO cases.

  4. Police personnel underwent 10 specialised training sessions on child-friendly policing, and students visited 'Ane's Home' and made test calls to helplines including Dial 112 and Childline 1098.

  5. Home Minister Mama Natung praised the initiative and actor Chum Darang, the Child Safety Ambassador, for their roles; phase 2 aims to engage parents and educators.

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