Dimapur, May 17 -- The Nagaland State Commission for Protection of Child Rights called for strict vigilance and legal action to ensure the protection of child rights in the state.

The commission issued an advisory, taking cognizance of rising cases of child abuse in Nagaland lately.

It reminded the citizens that safeguarding children is a collective responsibility, and no case should be resolved through compromise, as this undermines justice and emboldens offenders.

The commission warned that offences under the POCSO Act, 2012, are non-bailable and cannot be settled privately.

It urged everyone to report any instance of child abuse immediately to the child helpline 1098, special juvenile police unit, district child protection unit, ch...