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PSCA reunites missing child with family after three months

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Lahore: A three-month-old missing child, Ghulam Rasool, has been safely reunited with his parents as a result of a successful efforts of “Mera Pyara” Virtual Centre for Child Safety of Punjab Safe Cities Authority.

According to the spokesperson of Punjab Safe Cities Authority, the missing child Ghulam Rasool, who was found within the jurisdiction of Police Station Sadar Muridke, was safely shifted by police to the Child Protection Bureau Lahore. Following this, “Mera Pyara” team initiated immediate efforts to identify the missing child and successfully traced his family.

The spokesperson stated that after the child was found missing on April 13, 2026, “Mera Pyara” team conducted a detailed interview to collect information and started process of locating his parents. The child did not know his complete home address; however, he only remembered name of 32 Chak.Using modern technology, available data, and multiple sources of investigation, “Mera Pyara” team successfully identified 32 Chak, District Pakpattan.

Further investigation revealed that the child’s parents had moved from 32 Chak and were currently residing in Arifwala. The spokesperson further stated that “Mera Pyara” team contacted child’s parents with the help of local sources and, after continuous efforts, successfully reunited missing child Ghulam Rasool with his family.

The spokesperson appealed to the citizens that in case of any information regarding a missing, abandoned child, or a special person, citizens should immediately call Punjab Emergency Helpline 15 and select Option 3 or dial contact number 0309-0000015, enabling swift action along with ensuring safe recovery and protection of vulnerable individuals.

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