Pasighat, Sept. 14 -- East Siang Police's ongoing child-safety awareness campaign under Project Muskaan has helped uncover an alleged sexual abuse case after a school student used information from an awareness session to seek help for his cousin through Child Helpline 1098.

According to East Siang Superintendent of Police Pankaj Lamba, the child was allegedly lured by a 54-year-old neighbour on the pretext of offering sweets before the alleged offence took place.

After learning about the incident, the victim's cousin, who is also a school student, contacted Child Helpline 1098. He had learned about the helpline during a Project Muskaan awareness programme conducted by police at his school.

Following information received from Childline ...