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Crime
Bihar DIG Urges Child‑Sensitive Policing Across State
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 06:17 PM
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The Deputy Inspector General of Bihar Police has called for the implementation of child‑sensitive policing measures throughout the state.
The Deputy Inspector General of Bihar Police has publicly urged the state to adopt child‑sensitive policing protocols. The call was made in a statement that emphasized the need for police officers to be trained in handling cases involving minors with care and sensitivity.
Child‑sensitive policing involves specialized training, the establishment of child‑friendly reporting mechanisms, and the creation of protocols that protect the rights and well‑being of children in police encounters. The DIG highlighted that such measures are essential for ensuring that children feel safe when interacting with law enforcement.
The announcement comes as part of a broader effort to improve child protection within the state's law‑enforcement framework. While specific implementation steps have not yet been detailed, the DIG’s statement signals a commitment to prioritizing child safety in policing operations.
Officials from the Bihar Police Department are expected to review current procedures and develop a roadmap for integrating child‑sensitive practices across all police stations in the state.
Child‑sensitive policing involves specialized training, the establishment of child‑friendly reporting mechanisms, and the creation of protocols that protect the rights and well‑being of children in police encounters. The DIG highlighted that such measures are essential for ensuring that children feel safe when interacting with law enforcement.
The announcement comes as part of a broader effort to improve child protection within the state's law‑enforcement framework. While specific implementation steps have not yet been detailed, the DIG’s statement signals a commitment to prioritizing child safety in policing operations.
Officials from the Bihar Police Department are expected to review current procedures and develop a roadmap for integrating child‑sensitive practices across all police stations in the state.