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A 16-month-old girl tragically died after accidentally falling into a water-filled bucket at a residence in Kanchanbagh. Family members rushed the child to hospital, but she succumbed during treatment. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce stricter social media restrictions for teenagers, including a potential under-16 ban. The move aims to protect children from harmful online content, excessive screen time and other digital safety risks

C Joseph Vijay inaugurated the ‘Singappen’ special police unit to enhance women’s safety, prevent crimes against women and children, and introduce drone-based patrols. The government also announced fresh recruitment and funding for the initiative

Acting swiftly on a missing child complaint, Bandlaguda Police traced a four-year-old girl within two hours in Ghouse Nagar, Hyderabad. The child’s mother reported her missing around 2 pm, prompting immediate police action.

Hyderabad City Police, led by Commissioner VC Sajjanar, dismissed a viral social media message about a woman allegedly luring children as fake. Authorities urged citizens to avoid spreading rumours and report suspicious activity through official channels

Three children aged three to six died in a Varanasi village after allegedly consuming poisonous kaner fruit while playing. Police said the incident appears accidental, with no foul play suspected, and precautionary medical checks conducted for other children present

In Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, a seven-year-old girl walked nearly 5 km away after being scolded for watching cartoons. Police traced her via CCTV and rescued her within four hours, reuniting her safely with her relieved parents

A 40-year-old man accused of raping a 4-year-old in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, was shot in the leg by a woman police inspector when he attempted to flee during crime reconstruction. He is hospitalized and out of danger, police said

A 10-year-old Dalit girl was found hanging at her rented house in Andhra’s Konaseema district. Her mother, a staff nurse, discovered the body after returning from Kakinada. Police have launched a probe and registered a case under Section 194 of BNSS

In Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district, Narayan Rao, accused of attempting sexual assault on a 13-year-old girl, allegedly committed suicide by jumping into Komaticheruvu Lake while in police custody. His family alleges murder, sparking protests and demands for strict action

In a shocking incident in Nalgonda, Telangana, a 27-year-old woman killed her two children before committing suicide. Preliminary investigations suggest family disputes as the cause. The case follows several similar tragic incidents in the state in recent months

At the Abhayam Masoom Summit 2025, Sai Durgha Tej highlighted child safety, urging parents to build open communication, monitor social media use, spend quality time, and ensure education with collective responsibility.

The actor appreciated Chief Minister for ensuring stringent rules and swift action to clinch a safer environment for children.

Friends, family friends, and neighbors constitute 99.7% of those involved in child abuse cases in Telangana based on 2019 Crime in India statistics. Majority of POCSO offenders are known to victims, raising concerns about child safety even within familiar circles.