Three girls from Sikkim, who had initially claimed to be employed at a hotel in Rangpo, were found to have been victims of human trafficking in Siliguri.
The rescue operation was led by Bindu Sharma the director of the Global Human Rights Peace Foundation, an NGO based in Siliguri. On June 4, the organization formally handed over the rescued girls to the Sikkim Police in the presence of their families.
Upon receiving the alert, the Global Human Rights Peace Foundation, in collaboration with SDPO Soreng, successfully established the girls’ identities and confirmed that they were originally from Sikkim. A rescue team led by DIGP and Dy.SP of AHTU, along with police personnel, traveled to Siliguri and formally took custody of the girls with support from the local NGO Global Human Rights Peace Foundation. They were brought back to Gangtok the same day.
The girls have been admitted to the “One Stop Centre” at Lumsey, Tadong, where they are receiving medical attention, psychological counseling, and shelter. The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) has been informed, and all legal formalities for reintegration are being followed.
Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine how the girls were trafficked and exploited. The incident underscores growing concerns over human trafficking and the urgent need for stronger protective measures for vulnerable individuals in the region.
