Srinagar, Jun 12: Several local and non-local children, who were forced into begging, were rescued on Monday in Parimpora area of Srinagar, officials said here.

An official told that Child Protection Welfare Team raided Parimpora area today and rescued several non-local and local children.

He said these children were forced into begging by some brokers. 

Meanwhile, a senior police official told that Juvenile justice board and Srinagar police jointly carried out the rescue operation.

He said 3 children from Parimpora and many from other areas were also rescued.(KNO)