The Hindu·3 min read

Every police station in Bihar to have a Child Help Desk from Oct. 2

Every police station in Bihar to have a Child Help Desk from Oct. 2
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The Samrat Choudhary-led government of Bihar has decided to establish Child Help Desks (also calleed Child Corners) in all 1,377 police stations and outposts (OPs) to curb crime against children in the State.

The Police Headquarters (PHQ) has issued directives to the Superintendents of Police of all districts in this regard on Thursday (September 17, 2026).

The Child Help Desks or Child Corners will be established in every police station across the State on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. All concerned districts have been instructed to submit compliance reports to the Weaker Section wing of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) by October 5.

The objective is not only to curb the increasing number of crimes against children, but also to provide them with a dedicated space where they can openly discuss any problems at the police station, the directives said.

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