Dimapur CWC handled 310 child-related cases in 2 years

Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Dimapur has handled a total of 310 child-related cases over the last two years, highlighting the scale of challenges faced by vulnerable children in the state’s commercial hub.
According to official records presented by District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) Dimapur, Avika Zhimomi, between September 2023 and August 2025, 299 cases were disposed while 11 remain pending.
The statistics were revealed during a one-day awareness programme on Child Rights & Child Protection organised by the Nagaland State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NSCPCR) in collaboration with the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Dimapur, held at Hotel Saramati on Friday.
Breakdown of cases: Out of the 310 cases, the highest number related to child found (98) and runaway children (89), pointing to the growing problem of children leaving homes and being found in vulnerable conditions. Other categories included: physical abuse (37), sexual abuse (29), emotional abuse (14), domestic abuse (5), verbal abuse (2), substance abuse (1), child marriage (1), trafficking (11), street children (6), shelter-related cases (5), child family issues (1), abandoned children (2), and Special Investigation Reports (9).
Avika said these figures underline both the risks that children face in Dimapur and the urgent need for collective responses. He pointed out that being a commercial hub and transit town, Dimapur exposes children to increased vulnerabilities such as trafficking, abuse, and neglect.
He flagged key challenges such as lack of proper identity documentation due to frequent name changes by employers and adoptions, contradictions between Aadhaar enrolment and RTE requirements, and the absence of dedicated hospital facilities to admit abandoned children.
NSCPCR chairman calls for collective action: Delivering the keynote address, NSCPCR chairman, Alun Hangsing, reminded participants that the commission, established in 2013, is mandated under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, to safeguard children’s rights, monitor implementation of policies, recommend changes in laws, and even take suo moto action in cases of violations.
DC urges sincerity: In his address, deputy commissioner Dimapur, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, observed that child abuse, once rare, had now become a daily reality. “Children, by nature, are unaware of their rights. It is our duty—parents, teachers, community leaders, and institutions alike—to protect, guide, and support them,” he said. He urged participants to attend the programme with sincerity and to translate the deliberations into action for the welfare of children.
Lichani Murry, legal consultant, NSCPCR, provided an overview of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act.
Akumla Longchari, member NSCPCR, spoke on the POCSO Act.
Aying Wangsha, member NSCPCR, dwelt on the Right to Education Act and child labour.
Need for stronger vigilance: Chairperson of CWC Dimapur, Moamenla Yaden, who chaired the programme, reminded participants that child protection was not just an institutional mandate but a moral responsibility of society at large. Earlier, the welcome address was delivered by Yongchingkumla, Secretary, Social Welfare and NSCPCR.