Navi Mumbai: As covid As the numbers rise, it is shocking to see that street children, who beg or sell children’s books at traffic signals, openly consume narcotics such as diluted liquids to get high. They don’t even wear masks. Citizens saw three such children indulging in substance abuse Vashi The police were called to the spot on Tuesday.
However, they fled.
workers said that Maharashtra Women and Child Welfare Department or an NGO should take a call and spread awareness among these vulnerable teenage street children. “It is sad and sad that while the government is urging everyone to wear masks and get vaccinated, many street urchins and homeless adults are living dangerously while some are also addicted to cheap forms of drugs. Government or Some social activists should try to bring some awareness among these marginalized groups,” said Vishnu Gawli, activist of Iron Eagle V Group.
Gawli said, “I have also seen poor teenagers walking together on the pavement and smelling the slime dipped in cloth or gum among other such chemicals. It can harm their health in the long run. If the police If not, then civic bodies like NMMC must do. Take some action.”
When TOI tried to speak to the group of children in Vashi, a young girl said, “I smell it with my money which I earn by selling children’s books. So, why are you upset?”
When the police constable reached outside the Navratna restaurant following a call from citizens, he asked the pay-and-park attendants and restaurant staff to keep a watch on such children involved in substance abuse.
Activists pointed out that certain hydrocarbon chemicals inside paint thinners, ink remover whiteners, gum etc. act as medicine and also quell the hunger felt by poor children. However, it can also later affect organs such as the nervous system and kidneys.
However, they fled.
workers said that Maharashtra Women and Child Welfare Department or an NGO should take a call and spread awareness among these vulnerable teenage street children. “It is sad and sad that while the government is urging everyone to wear masks and get vaccinated, many street urchins and homeless adults are living dangerously while some are also addicted to cheap forms of drugs. Government or Some social activists should try to bring some awareness among these marginalized groups,” said Vishnu Gawli, activist of Iron Eagle V Group.
Gawli said, “I have also seen poor teenagers walking together on the pavement and smelling the slime dipped in cloth or gum among other such chemicals. It can harm their health in the long run. If the police If not, then civic bodies like NMMC must do. Take some action.”
When TOI tried to speak to the group of children in Vashi, a young girl said, “I smell it with my money which I earn by selling children’s books. So, why are you upset?”
When the police constable reached outside the Navratna restaurant following a call from citizens, he asked the pay-and-park attendants and restaurant staff to keep a watch on such children involved in substance abuse.
Activists pointed out that certain hydrocarbon chemicals inside paint thinners, ink remover whiteners, gum etc. act as medicine and also quell the hunger felt by poor children. However, it can also later affect organs such as the nervous system and kidneys.
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