The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all states and union territories to adopt advanced technologies, including facial recognition and cyber surveillance, to better identify victims of human trafficking and monitor suspected traffickers. This initiative includes the establishment of joint investigation teams (JITs) to tackle complex cross-border trafficking cases. Additionally, the MHA is focused on addressing ‘overseas recruitment scams’ as part of its broader strategy to combat human trafficking.
New Guidelines Target Trafficking Networks
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines instructing chief secretaries and directors general of police (DGPs) to utilize Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) to combat organized crime more effectively. This directive emphasizes the importance of focusing on trafficking networks rather than solely investigating low-level offenders.
In light of increasing overseas recruitment scams and the digital exploitation of Indians seeking high-paying jobs, the guidelines also mandate that police cyber cells across states maintain vigilant monitoring of social media and job portals for any suspicious job offers.
