Morung Express News
Dimapur | January 28
An orientation programme for police officers on the ‘Impulse Case Info Centre (ICIC) Software’ began on January 28 at the Rhododendron Hall, NAPTC, Chumukedima. The two-day programme is being organised by Shillong-based Impulse NGO Network in collaboration with the Nagaland Police to familiarize police officers with the ICIC software – a computer application, which maintains a database of information on human trafficking cases. Through the database, the police or other stakeholders can access updated information on human trafficking cases and suspected human traffickers.
Introducing the software, Case Manager-ICIC, Bariphylla Lyttan said that through the software, Impulse aims to create a network of stakeholders in South East Asia, while joining the international collaboration to address trafficking of people within the region. In her presentation, Lyttan highlighted the various objectives of the software like networking on a shared approach to combat human trafficking, sharing information using methodology developed by Impulse NGO Network, build strategies for long term growth and sustainability of the network, etc.
ADGP (Law & Order), Rupin Sharma, who was the chief guest at the programme, noted the need for such a database. While stating that Nagaland state is yet to have one, he said that it would greatly aid enforcement agencies and other stakeholders.
According to Sharma, Nagas still have not realised the gravity of human trafficking as an issue though it is prevalent in the state. Though noble in concept, keeping children as domestic helps in exchange for education is one among many others that is related to human trafficking, he said.
As regards the officers at the orientation programme, Sharma called for training of those who are not familiar with computers. Quite a few of the officers present has no working knowledge of computers for whom, Sharma said the Police Headquarters will conduct a workshop soon.
IGP (Crime), Toshitsungba Aier, acknowledging the role played by NGOs, urged for greater coordination between stakeholders while dealing with issues such as human trafficking.
