Tuesday, 02 July 2024 | PNS | DEHRADUN
Taking serious cognisance of the case of a minor giving birth in Rishikesh, the chairperson of the Uttarakhand State Commission for Women (USCW) Kusum Kandwal instructed the Dehradun District Probation Officer (DPO) Meena Bisht to ensure proper care for the victim. Kandwal said that upon learning about the incident where a minor girl gave birth in Rishikesh, she visited the government hospital. She met the family members of the girl and obtained information about the health of the minor and the newborn from the hospital administration during her visit. Subsequently, Kandwal said that she spoke with the station officer of the Ranipokhari, who informed her that hospital administration had sent a notice indicating that a minor from the Ranipokhari area had given birth at the hospital. To investigate the matter, a female sub-inspector was dispatched to the hospital. After questioning the minor girl and gathering necessary information, it was determined that the incident occurred within the Ranipokhari police station area, she said.
She further said that the police informed her that a case has been registered under the POCSO Act and rape charges, and the investigation has commenced. The accused boy, who is also a minor, is currently absconding, but efforts are underway to apprehend him and place him in Bal Sudhar Grah, she stated.
Kandwal further informed that she has also directed Bisht to dispatch a Child Welfare Committee (CWC) team to ensure the care and protection of the newborn. Following the directions, the CWC team arrived and proposed the option of placing the victim in the Government Shishu Sadan for treatment and care if she is unable to raise the child, Kandwal added.
