
To train using IT in addressing human trafficking in NE
Shillong, October 19 (MExN): A police officer from Nagaland is among a 13-member high level Indian delegation which will be in the UK from October 23-29 to attend a programme on ‘capacity building of high level officials from law enforcement, lawyers and media in using Information Technology platform in addressing human trafficking in North-East India’.
S Kakheto, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Nagaland (law enforcement) will be participating in the British High Commission-supported initiative being organised by Impulse NGO Network, a 23-year-old organisation working to combat human trafficking in North East India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Nepal. It aims to facilitate transfer of knowledge and skills to help develop appropriate strategies.
A press release from Hasina Kharbhih, Chair of Board, Impulse NGO Network informed that the delegates will meet a cross section of government agencies, NGOs, UK businesses, policy experts and an IT agency to understand support systems at legislative level, fair trade practices and help build capacity on the ground. The delegation comprises law enforcement officials, lawyers and media persons.