12/01/2026
Kiran Deshmukh of VAMP, Sangli, and Payal Moundekar of VAMP Nagpur, working with the National Network Of S*x Workers, India, were recently felicitated with the 'Brown Medal' by the Nagpur Police Commissioner Shri. Ravindra Kumar Saigal at a day long program on in Nagpur on January 9 to sensitize and build capacity of police personnel under `Operation Shakti' the high impact mission against human trafficking. investigations was organized by the Nagpur Police in Nagpur on January 9, 2026. Kiran Deshmukh was invited to present the order and recommendations issued by the Hon. Supreme Court on May 19, 2022. She also clarified the difference between s*x work and trafficking, stating that trafficking is a criminal offense whereas s*xual services provided by adults is not a criminal offense. She apprised the police of the fact that s*x workers are first responders and they should be trained to combat trafficking.
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