Runway child was rescued by CHILDLINE

During an outreach program, CHILDLINE Kanchipuram received a call from Tambaram Railway Police regarding a child runaway case. Railway Police Force (RPF) stated that they found a boy hopelessly roaming alone at Thirusulam railway station. After talking to him, they found out that the boy who was 13 years old had ran away from his home due to negligence from his own father, after his mother expired. The boy also stated that his father had stopped taking care of him. The case was handed over to CHILDLINE for further assistance.

CHILDINE team reached the spot same evening and along with the support from RPF,provided temporary shelter. Next day, the child was produced in front of CWC, and after considering the child’s situation, they ordered the child to be provided permanent shelter at Hand in Hand Poongavanam Residential Home. CHILDLINE team members provided the child with emotional support and guidance.