Odisha CMO responds to tweet, 4 boys rescued from traffickers

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Press Trust of India Bhubaneswar
Last Updated : May 23 2017 | 10:13 PM IST
Prompt response to a tweet by the Odisha Chief Minister's office today led to the rescue of four minors and detention of three alleged traffickers.
Acting swiftly to a tip-off through a tweet of a good samaritan, the CMO swung into action and took prompt steps that led to the rescue of children who were allegedly being trafficked on a bus.
One Amit Nanda had in a tweet to the CMO sought urgent help and action saying one person was escorting four minor boys in a bus from Berhampur to Sambalpur probably for forced labour.
Following this, the police were alerted and the boys were rescued near Phulbani, sources said.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also responded to the tweeet saying the state police has rescued the four minors from the bus and detained three persons.
"Legal action is being taken. Thankful for your alertness and quick action," Patnaik tweeted.
The Chief Minister appreciated the swift action of the police for rescuing the four minor boys and Amit for the tip-off.

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First Published: May 23 2017 | 10:13 PM IST

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