Key Highlights

• Legal awareness camp: A camp on the POCSO Act and cyber crime was held at the Senior Secondary School, Nejadela Kalan.
• Judicial initiative: It was organised on the orders of the District and Sessions Judge, under the guidance of the Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).
• Digital safety tips: Students were advised not to accept friend requests from strangers or share OTPs, passwords, bank details or private photos.
• Help is a call away: Students were told about cyber helpline number 1930 and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
• Community presence: Teachers, staff, village dignitaries, women and gram panchayat members attended.

Students at the Senior Secondary School in Nejadela Kalan, Sirsa, received practical guidance on child protection laws and online safety at an awareness camp on the POCSO Act and cyber crime. The camp was organised on the orders of the District and Sessions Judge and under the guidance of the Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).

Sarpanch representative Dharampal Singh attended as the chief guest, while Principal Surinder Singh presided over the programme. Teacher Manisha welcomed the gathering and described the timely initiative of the government and judiciary as highly commendable.

“A Serious and Burning Issue”

In his presidential address, Principal Surinder Singh described POCSO-related offences and cyber crime as a very serious and pressing issue. He noted that shameful incidents involving young children have become increasingly common, and said caution is essential while using the internet and social media in today’s digital age.

Practical Steps for Staying Safe Online

Students were given clear do’s and don’ts. They were advised not to accept friend requests from unknown people, never to share OTPs, passwords, bank details or private photos with anyone, and to avoid clicking on suspicious links.

They were also told to stay alert while chatting with strangers on social media. In case of online threats, blackmail or any other trouble, they should immediately inform their parents or the concerned authorities. Filing a complaint on time is important for victims of cyber crime, and the cyber helpline number 1930 and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal were highlighted as useful resources.

Voices From the Community and the Legal System

Former sarpanch Hoshiyar Singh said such camps should be held regularly by panchayats, clubs, colleges and other institutions so that families can protect themselves in time.

Panel Advocate Mohan Lal Arora shared legal information and explained simple ways to raise complaints through toll-free numbers with the police, government, DLSA and the judicial system. Para Legal Volunteer Sukhdev Singh spoke about the importance of legal awareness camps and informed people about channels for filing complaints promptly.

Why It Matters

Smartphones have reached rural homes faster than awareness about their risks. Children in villages are often just as exposed to online fraud, blackmail and exploitation as those in cities, but may have less access to guidance. Taking legal literacy directly into village schools helps close that gap and gives students the confidence to speak up and seek help.

Students Ask, Officials Answer

Students and teachers raised questions on the subject, which were answered by the officials present. At the end of the programme, students were urged to stay aware themselves and to educate their friends about the POCSO Act, child safety and cyber crimes.

Teacher Manisha conducted the proceedings. Sarpanch representative Dharampal Singh thanked the organisers for choosing Nejadela Kalan village for the camp. Teachers, school staff, village dignitaries, women and gram panchayat members were present on the occasion.

Key Highlights

• Legal awareness camp: A camp on the POCSO Act and cyber crime was held at the Senior Secondary School, Nejadela Kalan.
• Judicial initiative: It was organised on the orders of the District and Sessions Judge, under the guidance of the Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).
• Digital safety tips: Students were advised not to accept friend requests from strangers or share OTPs, passwords, bank details or private photos.
• Help is a call away: Students were told about cyber helpline number 1930 and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
• Community presence: Teachers, staff, village dignitaries, women and gram panchayat members attended.

Students at the Senior Secondary School in Nejadela Kalan, Sirsa, received practical guidance on child protection laws and online safety at an awareness camp on the POCSO Act and cyber crime. The camp was organised on the orders of the District and Sessions Judge and under the guidance of the Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).

Sarpanch representative Dharampal Singh attended as the chief guest, while Principal Surinder Singh presided over the programme. Teacher Manisha welcomed the gathering and described the timely initiative of the government and judiciary as highly commendable.

“A Serious and Burning Issue”

In his presidential address, Principal Surinder Singh described POCSO-related offences and cyber crime as a very serious and pressing issue. He noted that shameful incidents involving young children have become increasingly common, and said caution is essential while using the internet and social media in today’s digital age.

Practical Steps for Staying Safe Online

Students were given clear do’s and don’ts. They were advised not to accept friend requests from unknown people, never to share OTPs, passwords, bank details or private photos with anyone, and to avoid clicking on suspicious links.

They were also told to stay alert while chatting with strangers on social media. In case of online threats, blackmail or any other trouble, they should immediately inform their parents or the concerned authorities. Filing a complaint on time is important for victims of cyber crime, and the cyber helpline number 1930 and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal were highlighted as useful resources.

Voices From the Community and the Legal System

Former sarpanch Hoshiyar Singh said such camps should be held regularly by panchayats, clubs, colleges and other institutions so that families can protect themselves in time.

Panel Advocate Mohan Lal Arora shared legal information and explained simple ways to raise complaints through toll-free numbers with the police, government, DLSA and the judicial system. Para Legal Volunteer Sukhdev Singh spoke about the importance of legal awareness camps and informed people about channels for filing complaints promptly.

Why It Matters

Smartphones have reached rural homes faster than awareness about their risks. Children in villages are often just as exposed to online fraud, blackmail and exploitation as those in cities, but may have less access to guidance. Taking legal literacy directly into village schools helps close that gap and gives students the confidence to speak up and seek help.

Students Ask, Officials Answer

Students and teachers raised questions on the subject, which were answered by the officials present. At the end of the programme, students were urged to stay aware themselves and to educate their friends about the POCSO Act, child safety and cyber crimes.

Teacher Manisha conducted the proceedings. Sarpanch representative Dharampal Singh thanked the organisers for choosing Nejadela Kalan village for the camp. Teachers, school staff, village dignitaries, women and gram panchayat members were present on the occasion.