60 Homeless Rescued by Cops in Nagpur During Heatwave Drive A joint multi-agency operation under Nagpur Police’s “Mission Mukti-3” initiative successfully rescued 60 homeless and vulnerable individuals across the city on the second day of Nautapa, a nine-day period marked by extreme summer heat. The operation, conducted at locations such as LIC Chowk, Samvidhan Chowk, Indore Chowk, and Mithanim Dargah, aimed to provide immediate relief to those exposed to life-threatening conditions. Of the 60 rescued, six were minor beggars, 11 were women, and 43 were men. All were relocated to shelter homes, including facilities managed by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and non-governmental organizations like the Divya Vandana Aadhar Foundation and Sahyadri Foundation. The rescued individuals received medical check-ups, first aid, food, hydration, and protection from the scorching temperatures. During the operation, a 74-year-old missing person, Surendra Khetrapal, was located at Indora Chowk and reunited with his son, Somesh. Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal emphasized the initiative’s goal of ensuring safety and dignity for vulnerable populations. “Instead of offering alms, we are focusing on shifting and rehabilitating such individuals so they receive proper care and are not exposed to heatwave risks,” he stated. The campaign also involved senior officials, including NMC commissioner Vipin Itankar, district women and child development officer Sunil Mesre, and assistant commissioner of social welfare Sukeshani Telgote. Child Protection Cell head Mushtak Pathan and Child Helpline teams supported the rehabilitation of minors, ensuring their welfare.#nagpur_police #nmc #mission_mukti_3 #divya_vandana_aadhar_foundation #sahyadri_foundation
Heatwave: Police Launch Rescue and Rehabilitation Efforts for Homeless in Nagpur Nagpur authorities have intensified efforts to rescue and rehabilitate homeless individuals amid a severe heatwave that has pushed temperatures to 44 degrees Celsius. Over the past seven days, the city’s police department has activated its safety protocols to prevent deaths among vulnerable populations living on footpaths and streets. While official confirmation of fatalities remains pending, police sources estimate that at least 20 to 25 people may have succumbed to the extreme weather conditions, with unidentified bodies accumulating in government hospital mortuaries. The crisis has prompted the re-launch of the police’s flagship operation, Mission Mukti-3, aimed at rescuing and rehabilitating those at risk. The initiative, which follows a three-pronged strategy of rescue, rehabilitation, and reintegration, involves collaboration between the police, government departments, and non-governmental organizations. Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal convened an inter-departmental meeting with key stakeholders, including the Govt Medical College and Hospital, Indira Gandhi Govt Medical College and Hospital, Regional Mental Hospital, Women and Child Development Department, and the Child Welfare Committee, to coordinate the program. The operation’s focus is on ensuring that no vulnerable citizen suffers on the streets during the ongoing heatwave. Earlier phases of the mission had already yielded results, with authorities successfully rescuing and relocating 482 at-risk individuals to shelter homes during Phases I and II. These efforts saved people from sunstroke and heat-related illnesses.#nagpur #police_department #ravinder_singal #govt_medical_college #mission_mukti_3
