Kohima Village Students’ Union issues safety advisory amid concerns over attempts to lure children

• DIMAPUR — In response to recent reports of unidentified individuals allegedly attempting to lure children, the Kohima Village Students’ Union (KVSU) has issued a public safety advisory urging parents, schools, and community members to take precautionary measures.
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• The union, in a statement issued on Tuesday, called for increased vigilance and immediate steps to safeguard children in and around school premises and public spaces. It emphasised the need for coordinated efforts across families, educational institutions, and local communities to ensure child safety.
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• KVSU has directed school authorities to issue internal notices instructing that no student should be allowed to leave the premises with anyone not officially authorised. It also urged schools to strengthen supervision during arrival, recess, and dispersal times to ensure that children remain within safe and monitored areas.

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• The union has called on parents and guardians to counsel children about the risks of engaging with strangers, regardless of how friendly they may seem. It further advised that children should never leave with anyone without parental consent and must not be left unattended at home, school, or in public settings.
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• Urging collective responsibility, KVSU appealed to community members to remain alert around schools, playgrounds, and other spaces frequented by children. It also urged community members to immediately report any suspicious activity or individuals to local law enforcement or village authorities.
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• “These precautionary steps are issued in the interest of collective responsibility to protect our community,” the union stated.