The Uttarakhand Child Rights Protection Commission has sought a detailed report into an alleged assault on a student at GIC Pubhau Lamgara in Almora district. Commission member Yogesh Singh Rajwar took up the matter during a review of sensitive child protection cases.
The allegation involves a teacher who reportedly assaulted the student. Rajwar directed the concerned authorities to provide a comprehensive report on the incident. The available information does not establish the allegation as a proven offence.
Review at Bakh child home
The review meeting was held at the Government Child Home (Kishori) in Bakh. Rajwar said negligence in protecting children’s safety, dignity and rights would not be tolerated at any level.
He also inspected the child home and reviewed its arrangements. During the visit, he interacted with the girls staying there.
Awareness sessions planned in schools
Rajwar instructed the Education Department to organise awareness workshops in schools according to a roster from the last week of October. The sessions will cover child rights and child protection.
Students will also receive information about the harmful effects of substance abuse and drugs. The programme is intended to increase awareness of issues that affect children’s safety and wellbeing.
The Child Welfare Committee was instructed to arrange counselling for children involved in POCSO cases. The direction places counselling among the measures to be taken while dealing with such cases.
Officials present during the proceedings included District Probation Officer Kalpana Manral, Chief Education Officer C S Bisht, District Programme Officer Pitambar Prasad, ACMO Kamal Joshi and Women’s Police Station in-charge Janki Bhandari.
Conclusion
The commission has sought a detailed account of the alleged student assault and directed departments to strengthen child-rights awareness, protection measures and counselling support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What incident has the commission taken up?
The commission has sought a report on an alleged assault involving a student at GIC Pubhau Lamgara in Almora district.
Q. Who sought the report?
Yogesh Singh Rajwar, a member of the Uttarakhand Child Rights Protection Commission, sought the detailed report.
Q. Where was the review meeting held?
The meeting took place at the Government Child Home (Kishori) in Bakh.
Q. When are the school awareness workshops planned?
The Education Department was instructed to begin them from the last week of October, according to a school roster.
Q. What subjects will the workshops cover?
They will address child rights, child protection, substance abuse and the harmful effects of drugs.
Q. What directions were given regarding POCSO cases?
The Child Welfare Committee was asked to provide counselling for children involved in POCSO cases.
