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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Time of India
Child rights body sends notice to Malviya for ‘divulging' minor victim's identity
Kolkata: The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) has sent a show-cause notice to BJP neta Amit Malviya on Friday for divulging the identity of a deceased Baruipur minor. Malviya was asked to reply within three days as to why he should not face prosecution under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015. Earlier, police said they had started a criminal case against those who had divulged the victim's identity. On Friday, WBCPCR chairperson Tulika Das wrote to Malviya that though he had posted a blurred photograph of the victim, she was "easily identifiable". Das wrote, "The identity of a deceased minor girl was disclosed, thereby violating Section 74 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of the Children) Act, 2015." On June 19, Malviya had posted on X: "In another shocking incident in Bengal, a young girl in Canning, South 24 Parganas, was brutally murdered and gang-raped on the night of 16 June, as per local reports. Such barbarity shakes the conscience." He also alleged that the administration was suppressing the incident, citing 'communal sensitivity'. He added, "We will not let this be buried. The truth must come out and the guilty must be punished. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like La protección de Bitdefender detiene el fraude antes de que se produzca Bitdefender Undo " The post included a semi-blurred image of the victim. Police had immediately called out the post. "Lies Again! Efforts are being made from certain quarters to spread misinformation about the death of a minor girl in Jibantala PS four days back. Facts are, an unnatural death of a minor girl occurred. The body was recovered from her house in observance of all formalities. Inquest and postmortem, under proper videography, was done to ascertain the cause of death. Based on the complaint of the mother of the deceased, FIR in Jibantala PS was also registered. The postmortem report reveals that there was no sexual assault whatsoever and the death was caused by consumption of unknown poison. Investigation is in progress," Baruipur Police District wrote on X. Cops added, "A criminal case is being started against the person who shared the photograph of the deceased minor girl on social media in violation of the Hon'ble Apex Court guidelines and also attempted to fuel communal disharmony."
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
WBCPCR issues show-cause notice to BJP leader Amit Malviya over minor's identity disclosure
The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights ( WBCPCR ) has issued a show-cause notice to BJP leader Amit Malviya for allegedly revealing the identity of a minor girl whose body was recovered from her residence in Canning, South 24 Parganas district, an official said. Malviya, who is the in-charge of BJP's national information and technology wing and co-in-charge of the party's West Bengal unit, had recently posted on his X handle that the girl was "gangraped and murdered." He also shared a blurred photograph of the deceased minor and claimed that women in the state were unsafe. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kia Sportage. Diseño evocador a tu alcance. KIA Undo Taking suo motu cognisance of the post, the WBCPCR issued the show-cause notice on Friday, asking Malviya to respond within three days, which is Monday. "The WBCPCR has taken suo motu cognisance of the post by Malviya wherein the identity of a deceased minor girl was disclosed, thereby violating Section 74 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of the Children) Act, 2015. The Commission has issued a show-cause notice to Shri Amit Malviya in this matter and asked for a reply within three days," WBCPCR chairperson Tulika Das wrote. Live Events Police claimed that the girl died allegedly by consuming poison and post-mortem examination dismissed any signs of sexual assault.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
WBCPCR issues show-cause notice to BJP leader Amit Malviya for sharing a photo of a minor sexual assault victim on social media
KOLKATA: The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) has sent a show cause notice to BJP leader Amit Malviya, allegedly for revealing the identity of a deceased minor girl. The body of the minor was recovered from her residence in Canning on June 16. Amit Malviya, the head of the BJP's IT cell and also the co-observer of the BJP in West Bengal, in his X handle, had stated that the minor girl was gang-raped and murdered. He claimed in the social media post that girls were not safe in West Bengal. He also provided a blurred picture of the minor with the post. WBCPCR Chairperson Tulika Das, mentioning this incident on his X handle, claimed that Malviya published the picture of the deceased minor, revealing the identity, a violation of Section 74 of the Juvenile Justice Act. "We are not saying anything about his remark that a sexual assault was committed. We have sought a police report. He (BJP leader Amit Malviya) has provided the victims' picture. He has tried to blur it. But it is clear. That is why we have sent the show cause notice," Das added. Meanwhile, Police said that the minor died after consuming something poisonous, and the autopsy report did not show any signs of sexual assault. The police also filed a criminal case against the unidentified persons who had published the minor's pictures on social media.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Grandparents say yes, Tangra boy won't have to live in shelter
1 2 Kolkata: The 14-year-old boy from Tangra, whose uncle and father murdered their wives and the boy's cousin in Feb, will now live with his cousin's grandparents. Parents-in-law of Prasun Dey, the younger of the two brothers who confessed to killing the two women and the girl at their Tangra residence before attempting to die by suicide by ramming their car against a metro pillar, have agreed to provide foster care for Prasun's nephew. The boy was also in the car but survived the crash. The decision ends three months of uncertainty over the fate of the teenager, who has been traumatised by the tragedy that unfolded in his home. While his mother, aunt, and cousin died, he survived multiple attempts on his life. Until the septuagenarian couple stepped forward, no member of the extended family was willing to take care of the child, and he was living in a state-run home. The boy's maternal grandparents are dead. Though his maternal uncle and aunt are well-off and live in Mumbai, West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) functionaries, who were trying to find foster care for the boy, were unable to contact them. On Saturday, the father of the boy's aunt, whom the teen called 'Dadu' or grandpa, called WBCPCR advisor Ananya Chatterjee, saying he wanted to take the child in. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The last time Chatterjee had approached the couple — shortly after the incident — they expressed their inability to look after the teenager, citing their age, ill health, and mental state after losing their daughter and granddaughter. "When I spoke to them three months ago, they were devastated and struggling to cope with the tragedy that befell them. They were so distraught that they said that despite feeling for the boy, they were not in a position to take his responsibility. They were unsure how long they would live. Both their fondness for the child and their helplessness in the face of the tragedy were apparent, and I did not pursue it further. It was they who got in touch with me on Saturday and requested to care for the boy," Chatterjee said. After he was discharged from hospital, the boy had expressed his desire to live with the grandparents. "This is the best thing that could have happened to him. At least, he will not feel he is unwanted," said Chatterjee. Child psychologists agreed that this will be the best thing that could happen to the teenager. "He needs a stable, supportive, and loving family, and those who are sensitive to his situation. Getting an opportunity to live with grandparents whom he loves and can trust will put him at ease. Also, it will go a long way to dispel the feeling of being abandoned. It will certainly be better than an institutional home," said senior child and adolescent psychiatrist Rima Mukherjee. Chatterjee said WBCPCR will try to get the teenager admitted to a school with a hostel so he can return to the grandparents' house on the weekends.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Kabaddi turns a defence against gender violence
Kolkata: Defying social stigma often linked to women in sports , Niaz Banu is one among 4,000 adolescent girls in the state who have turned to playing kabaddi and become self-efficient in ensuring personal safety. Much like Banu, kabaddi also changed the life of Tanima Kaur, who was on the verge of being married off against her will. Kaur, however, refused to tie the knot and is a successful kabbadi player now. The sport is being used to instill confidence and resilience in girls so that they can combat gender-based violence and challenge various child rights violations. This ' Kabaddi for Empowerment ' methodology has been implemented by Terre des Hommes Foundation and Praajak for over six years in several districts, including Malda, Siliguri, and Baharampur. On Thursday, West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR), in collaboration with Terre des Hommes Foundation and Praajak,organised an event titled "Empowerplay: Building Safer Futures for Girls through Sports." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Director of Praajak Deep Purkayastha said, "Kabaddi has helped adolescent girls to reclaim public spaces with courage." India head of Terre des Hommes Anindit Roy Chowdhury spoke how girls in Patharpratima in the Sundarbans had taken up the sport sans any hesitation. Masooma Parveen, another kabaddi player, who once heard that she'd "bring shame," now says with pride, "I brought trophies." Shukhomoni Barman from Siliguri leads four kabaddi teams. Chairperson of WBCPCR Tulika Das spoke about the need to go beyond gender to embrace true inclusivity.
