Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif for a safe and digital Punjab, the UN-recognised ‘Mera Pyara’ project of the Virtual Centre for Child Safety, Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA), has achieved another remarkable milestone by reuniting a woman with her family after 22 years of separation.
‘Mera Pyara’ reunites woman with her family after 22 years
LAHORE, Jun 05 (APP): Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif for a safe and digital Punjab, the UN-recognised ‘Mera Pyara’ project of the Virtual Centre for Child Safety, Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA), has achieved another remarkable milestone by reuniting a woman with her family after 22 years of separation.
According to a spokesperson, Shagufta went missing from Lahore in 2004 when she was only 12 years old. Due to mental health challenges, she lost her way and became separated from her family. She later spent years living at a welfare institution in Karachi while her family continued searching for her without success.
The ‘Mera Pyara’ team recorded Shagufta’s interview and shared it on social media along with her old photograph. As a result of the awareness campaign, Shagufta’s sister came across the video and immediately recognized her. Subsequently, Punjab Safe Cities Authority, relevant police units, and other concerned institutions completed all legal formalities, including DNA testing and police verification, after which Shagufta was formally handed over to her family.
