SAS Nagar, Aug. 1 -- Taking urgent cognisance of disturbing reports of children and families begging near the Dera Bassi flyover, Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur on Friday directed immediate rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

According to reports, the children and their families were living in unsafe, unhygienic open spaces, raising serious concerns about their vulnerability to exploitation.

Calling the situation deeply distressing, Kaur emphasised that ensuring the safety and dignity of these children is the government's top priority.

The Minister has ordered officials of the Social Security, Women and Child Development Department, Child Protection Units, and the district administration to i...