Guwahati, 29th June: Assam Police has initiated a public awareness campaign to educate citizens about a new law designed to protect children from being exploited for criminal activities. Through their official social media channels, the police are informing the public about Section 95 of the recently enacted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
In a tweet, Assam Police emphasized the key points of this new provision: “A safer future for #EveryChild!” The tweet underscores the primary goal of the law. It then details the main aspects of Section 95, which categorizes hiring, employing, or engaging a child to commit a crime as a new offense.
According to the information shared by Assam Police, the law imposes severe penalties:
- Individuals who hire or employ a child to commit an offense can face up to 10 years of imprisonment.
- If the child actually commits the offense, the person who hired the child will also be punished with the penalty prescribed for that specific crime.
The Assam Police highlighted that this provision is designed to “enhance the safety and protection of children by deterring their exploitation in criminal activities.”
This proactive approach aims to inform the public, deter potential offenders, and encourage community participation in safeguarding children. The initiative by Assam Police reflects a broader effort by law enforcement agencies across India to implement and raise awareness about the new provisions in the BNSS, particularly those aimed at protecting vulnerable sections of society.
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