Hyderabad, July 5 -- Social media abuse of children must be treated without mercy for the culprits, said Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday, adding that his government is fully prepared to take steps in this direction.

Speaking at the Inaugural Session of the State Level Meet 2025 on POCSO, the Chief Minister also emphasised the importance of ensuring justice and compassion for children not only in Courts but also at police stations, child welfare centres, and at every step of the process.

"We must put child survivors at the centre of our legal and moral framework in fighting this heinous crime against humanity. We have to protect our children from sexual abuse at any cost and with all means," Revanth Reddy said.

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