Chennai’s Singappen all-women police unit rescued a two-year-old girl from Marina Beach on June 14 after she wandered away from her parents near the lighthouse viewing area.
Officers said the toddler had drifted toward food stalls while her parents paused to purchase refreshments, triggering a brief but frantic search across crowded sands.
The specialized unit, trained for child protection and gender-sensitive policing, reunited the family within minutes and escorted them to a medical screening station.
Chennai Corporation beach cleanup crews cleared pathways so the parents could reach first-aid volunteers as holiday weekend crowds swelled along the shoreline.
Child safety advocates urged families visiting Marina Beach to designate meeting points and consider temporary ID wristbands during peak tourist weekends.
Witnesses said the toddler had wandered toward food stalls while her parents paused to purchase refreshments near the lighthouse viewing area.
Chennai Corporation beach cleanup crews assisted officers by clearing crowded pathways so the reunited family could reach medical screening stations quickly.
Child safety advocates urged parents to use temporary ID wristbands during peak holiday weekends when Marina Beach draws tens of thousands of visitors.
The girl’s parents thanked Singappen officers publicly, urging other families to designate meeting points when visiting crowded beaches.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/singappen-police-force-rescues-two-year-old-child-from-the-marina-beach/article71101932.ece/amp/