TAWANG : Tawang Police traced and safely recovered two minor nuns within an hour of receiving information about their disappearance, bringing relief to their families.

The two minors were reported missing on the evening of August 10. Acting promptly, personnel from Tawang Police Station and Women Police Station (WPS), Tawang, launched a search operation in and around the area.

The operation was led by Inspector N Angu Officer-in-Charge of Tawang Police Station-cum-WPS and included SI T Rinchin, ASI Tsering Tashi, HC Pema Khandu, LHC Tsering Zomba, LCT Lham Drema, Constable DW Thungon, HC Driver Jambey and Constable Driver Genden.

Following their recovery, the minors were counselled by Child Welfare Committee member Norbu Drema and MMT Women Wing Secretary Tashi Wangmu before being handed over to their parents in good health.

Tawang Police has urged news channels, social media pages and individuals who shared the names, photographs or other identifying details of the minors during the search to immediately remove such content.

Police appealed to the public and media to exercise caution while sharing information concerning children, pointing out that circulation of identifying details and photographs of minors may have legal implications under child-protection laws.

The police appeal comes after photographs and details of the minors reportedly circulated on various platforms during the search. While such sharing may have been intended to assist in locating them, police stressed the need to protect the privacy and dignity of the children following their safe recovery.

The families expressed gratitude to Tawang Police and all those who assisted in the search operation. The swift recovery highlighted the importance of timely reporting, coordinated policing and community cooperation in emergencies involving children. (Source: Tawang Mon Vigilance)