DLSA conducts POCSO Act training for police officers
Ferozepur, June 12, 2025: A training program on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was organised today by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ferozepur, as per the directives of the Member Secretary, Punjab State Legal Services Authority, SAS Nagar, Mohali.
Under the guidance of Sumeet Malhotra, District and Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman, DLSA Ferozepur, and conducted by Ms. Anuradha, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, DLSA Ferozepur, the program was held in the conference hall of the authority.
Police investigation officers from various police stations across the Ferozepur district, particularly those handling POCSO and Juvenile Act cases, participated in the session.
Ms. Anuradha, acting as the resource person, provided comprehensive insights into the provisions, procedures, and implementation of the POCSO Act. She also addressed the queries and challenges faced by officers in dealing with such cases, and informed them about free legal aid and victim compensation schemes available under the law.
The Secretary of the DLSA also highlighted the ongoing tree plantation campaign initiated by the DLSA, Ferozepur. All attending officers were encouraged to plant more trees and contribute to environmental conservation. To symbolise this, each officer was presented with a sapling and urged to take personal responsibility for its care and growth.