Human trafficking is modern-day slavery– High Court advocate

DIMAPUR — Advocate of Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, Tongpang L Jamir, has described human trafficking as modern-day slavery and attributed poverty, lack of awareness and employment as the factors responsible for human trafficking.

Jamir stated this during sensitisation workshop on ‘Preventing and combating child trafficking’ held at the conference hall of the deputy commissioner’s office in Noklak town on June 21.

The workshop was organised by Noklak district administration, in collaboration with National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR), as part of the campaign on preventing and combating child trafficking in 100 bordering and adjoining districts of India, a DIPR report stated.

Jamir, who was the resource person of the workshop, explained in detail the risk groups of human trafficking, features of trafficking, steps to take when one see trafficked victims or encounter human trafficking and other preventives measures. He also highlighted the legal provision under the different laws and acts.

In his keynote address, the deputy commissioner (DC) of Noklak, Arikumba, stated that human trafficking is a violation of human rights and that people of all ages, genders and background can become victims of human trafficking. 

He explained in detail the various forms of exploitations including sexual, forced labour, domestic servitude and child exploitation.

Arikumba also briefed on the core elements of human trafficking such as recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons.

The DC further stated that Noklak district, being located at the international boundary between India and Myanmar, is very vulnerable to human trafficking. He, therefore, requested all the stakeholders attending the workshop to learn well and create awareness on human trafficking to family members, villagers and the community.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by DCPO, Noklak, Yangtriba Sangtam, while the EAC of Noklak, Menlom, delivered the vote of thanks.

The programme was attended by officials and representatives from the district administration, police, teachers, civil societies, NGOs and church organisations.