PATNA: In a dramatic blow to human trafficking networks, Saran SSP Dr. Kumar Ashish has been honored by Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar for leading a high-impact crackdown that rescued 191 minor girls and brought 69 traffickers to justice in just over a year. The award was presented at Bihar Police Headquarters on the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, recognizing Saran’s “Awaaz Do” campaign as a national model for combating crimes against women and children.
“This is people-first policing at its best,” said DGP Vinay Kumar. “Dr. Ashish and his team have shown what courage, technology, and community trust can achieve.”
Operation Awaaz Do: From Rescue to Rehab
Launched in October 2024, the “Awaaz Do” initiative combined intelligence-driven raids, digital outreach, and survivor-centered support to attack trafficking at its roots.
Key results (May 2024–July 2025):
- 191 minor girls rescued
- 69 traffickers/shadow operators arrested
- 24 FIRs registered
- 50%+ survivors successfully rehabilitated
The campaign targeted exploitative performance circuits and trafficking rings, often hiding behind orchestral dance groups. The efforts were aided by real-time alerts from NHRC, NCW, and local NGOs.
Help Is One Call Away
Saran Police established a dedicated helpline (9031600191) operating 24×7, allowing women and minors to report abuse anonymously. Since its launch:
- 305 victims received direct assistance
- 10 hacked accounts recovered
- 25 fake social media accounts blocked
- 354 abducted minors traced and recovered
College outreach drives, public sensitization campaigns, and women-led field visits have helped embed “Awaaz Do” into Saran’s social fabric.
A Model Worth Replicating
“Every girl rescued is a story rewritten,” said Dr. Kumar Ashish, accepting the award. “Saran Police will remain relentless until every daughter feels safe, online and offline.” Officials from multiple districts and police divisions in Bihar attended the event and praised Saran’s efforts as replicable statewide. “Let’s build a Saran where every daughter is safe, and every trafficker is held accountable,” added Ashish.
