Mohali, July 24 -- Toughening its stance to eradicate child begging from the state, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) on Wednesday rescued seven children who were found begging at various locations in Zirakpur.

During the action, parents of some children resisted against CWC's action and refused to send their children with the committee. Later, police stepped in and rescued the children. All children have been shifted to a child care home for their protection and rehabilitation. Over the past two months, the committee has rescued 26 children from across the district.

During a similar rescue operation conducted on July 17, 12 children were taken into protective custody. Of these, seven were handed over to their parents after verification...