NHRC Seeks Detailed Report; Case To Be Tried In Fast-Track Court

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Protesters at Badlapur railway station demonstrated against the alleged sexual assault of two minors.

New Delhi: Taking suo motu cognizance of the reported sexual assault on two minor girl students in Maharashtra’s Badlapur, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked for a detailed report within two weeks from the concerned authorities and has issued an official release.

NHRC Issues Official Release

The detailed report is expected to include the reason behind the delay in the registration of an FIR, its status, and the health of the victim girls, according to the official release. “The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report carried on August 18, 2024, that two minor girl students were allegedly sexually abused by a staff member of a school in Thane,” the commission said.

Registration Of FIR Delayed By 12 Hours

“Reportedly, the parents have raised questions about why a female staff member was not deputed to clean the girls’ washroom. Allegedly, the registration of the FIR was delayed almost 12 hours after they complained to the police about the matter,” it said.

“The Commission has observed that the contents of the media report, if true, raise serious issues of human rights violations. Accordingly, it has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Maharashtra, calling for a detailed report on the matter, including the reason behind the delay in the registration of an FIR, its status, and the health of the victim girls,” it added.

Any Counselling Provided To Victims

It further said, “The Commission would also like to know whether any counselling has been provided to the victims by the authorities or school management. The report should also mention the steps taken and proposed to ensure that such incidents do not recur. The response from the authorities is expected within two weeks.”

Case To Be Tried In Fast-Track Court

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Tuesday that the case of sexual abuse of two four-year-old girls at a school in Badlapur would be tried in a fast-track court. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the home portfolio, announced the setting up of a special investigation team (SIT) under Inspector General of Police Aarti Singh and the appointment of advocate Ujwal Nikam as the public prosecutor in the matter.

Suspension Of Three Cops, Formation Of SIT

Fadnavis also ordered the Thane Police Commissioner to immediately suspend the senior police inspector, assistant sub-inspector, and head constable of Badlapur police station who “delayed action in the initial stage of the Badlapur incident”.

Devendra Fadnavis posted on X: “In the Badlapur unfortunate incident, IG rank officer IPS Arti Singh is appointed immediately to conduct the inquiry. A charge sheet will be immediately filed and this matter will be heard in the fast-track court. Our police department will make complete efforts to get such barbaric, inhumane people punished immediately.”

Chief Minister Shinde has ordered a high-level probe into the incident and said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) had been formed to investigate the case and that those found guilty would face strict action.

Uddhav Thackeray Invokes Shakti Bill

Uddhav Thackeray, the Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo invoked the Shakti bill after hundreds of protesters blocked trains at the Badlapur Railway station, demonstrating against the alleged sexual assault of two young girls at a Badlapur school and said that strict action should be taken against the accused.

Thackeray said that the incident at Badlapur school should not happen ‘anywhere in the country. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said the entire state was outraged by the incident.

She criticized societal attitudes, saying, “The incident is on school premises. Sick perverts in our society want women to dress in a ‘decent way’, to step out during ‘safe hours’ and work in’ safe zones’, and to take charge of their ‘own safety’. What would you say to this?” Chaturvedi asked.

Parents Learned About Incident On 18 August

Residents in Badlapur also staged protests against the sexual abuse of two minor girls, which occurred last week.

As per reports, the parents learned about the incident on August 18 and filed an FIR. A massive protest was held at Badlapur Railway Station on Tuesday against the alleged sexual assault incident involving two minor girls at a school in Thane district.

Maharashtra Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar said one accused has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Massive Protest At Badlapur Railway Station

Meanwhile, protesters at Badlapur railway station, demonstrating against the alleged sexual assault on two minors at a local school, clashed with police by pelting stones after security personnel used lathi-charge to disperse the crowd gathered in protest on Tuesday.

This comes after police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the protestors gathered at the Badlapur railway station after the demonstrators blocked the railway track, causing a halt in local trains.

Earlier in the day, police fired tear gas shells on the enraged residents who began stone pelting at the school where the alleged crime took place.

(With ANI inputs)



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