Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking
37 Integrated Anti-Human Trafficking Units (IAHTU) which specialise in handling investigation of human trafficking cases have been formed in various districts to deal with this heinous crime. The main objective of these units is to collect actionable information timely, conduct rescue operations, and attend to post-rescue care and rehabilitation of victims with the assistance of government agencies and NGOs. Please report any case of human trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation both online and offline, child labour, forced or bonded labour, illegal organ removal, organized begging or selling children.
| EMERGENCY CONTACT NO | : | 112 |
| WHOM TO CONTACT | : | Police Station or Helpline |
| HOW TO REPORT | : | Mahila & Shishu Help Desk of nearest Police Station |
| KNOW YOUR NEAREST POLICE STATION | : | https://www.odishapolice.gov.in/?q=node/2630 |
| HELPLINE | : | 181 | 1098 (Childline) | 1800-4191-813 (Sampark Help Desk) |
| KNOW YOUR IAHT UNIT | : | List of IAHTU |
Laws for Human Trafficking: Trafficking in human beings or persons is prohibited under the Constitution of India under Article 23 (1) and special laws like Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, Inter State Migrant Workman (Regulation of Employment and Condition of Service) Act, 1979. Major laws and various Special Acts and their amendments have made punishment for human trafficking graver.