The conference was organised on the directions of the Ministry of Home Affairs and J&K Police Headquarters. It aimed to strengthen efforts related to the prevention, detection and investigation of human trafficking, while promoting a victim-centred approach to rescue, rehabilitation and reintegration.

Inspector General of Police, Crime J&K, Sarah Rizvi, inaugurated the event. CEO JK4C Sheikh Junaid Mehmood attended as the Guest of Honour.

The conference brought together senior Crime Branch officers, including the DIG and SSPs, members of the judiciary, officials from the Social Welfare Department, Child Development Project Officers, police nodal officers from Anti-Human Trafficking Units across J&K, paramilitary personnel, representatives of non-governmental organisations and students from Women's College M.A. Road, Women's College Nawakadal and Police Public School Bemina.

In her keynote address, Rizvi stressed the need for a coordinated and comprehensive response to human trafficking. She said the success of anti-trafficking efforts should be assessed not only through rescues and case registrations but also through victims' safety, dignity, access to justice, rehabilitation and long-term reintegration.

She also drew attention to emerging threats, including cyber-enabled exploitation and cyber slavery, emphasising the need to strengthen institutional capabilities to tackle these challenges.

The technical sessions featured experts from legal, academic, social welfare and law enforcement backgrounds. Dr Aneeda Jan, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Kashmir, spoke on the legal framework governing human trafficking, emerging trends and associated challenges.

Dr Savita Nayar, Professor at Jammu University, discussed standard operating procedures concerning missing persons, criminal law and judicial intervention in human trafficking cases in India.

Dr Farooq Ahmad Khan, Programme Manager at the Integrated Child Protection Scheme under the Social Welfare Department, addressed victim identification, rescue, rehabilitation and reintegration. SSP JK4C Kamal Pal Singh Malhotra spoke about cyber slavery and its associated challenges.

The conference provided a platform for participants from law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, government departments, civil society and educational institutions to share experiences and discuss ways to improve prevention and investigation mechanisms.

Crime Branch J&K reiterated its commitment to strengthening anti-human trafficking efforts through capacity-building, coordination among agencies, technology-assisted investigations and a humane approach that prioritises the rights and welfare of victims.