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Time of India
14 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."
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
09-06-2025
- Time of India
WBCPCR awards cops, childcare units
Kolkata: The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights recognised six police officers and three child care facilities, for their outstanding work in child protection. The ceremony was held on the occasion of 'State Child Protection Day' on Monday. Women and child development minister Sashi Panja said, "We work to ensure that the state can protect children in every way." —Oishinee Majumdar
Indian Express
09-06-2025
- Indian Express
‘Children should speak freely, we get to learn from them': West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja urges parents and teachers
Written by Debasmita Chowdhury 'Children should be able to speak freely. The more they speak, the more they will make mistakes and learn. We, as elders, also get to learn from them,' said Shashi Panja, West Bengal Minister of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare, on Monday. She was speaking at an event to held to celebrate Child Protection Day by the West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights at Kolkata's Rabindra Sadan. The Special Guest for the day was Sanghamitra Ghosh, Principal Secretary, Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare. The event was attended by over 400 students, teachers and officials from schools and NGOs across Bengal. Child Protection Day is observed annually on June 1, highlighting UNICEF's mission of protecting vulnerable children from abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. An official emphasised this year's theme by stating that according to reports, children and elderly people both have been observed to spend more time on their electronic gadgets rather than talking about their feelings or issues. Only 'two percent' of children in Bengal tend to share their happy moments and problems with their parents. 'We have been working with different consultants about mental health throughout the year and we try to understand the emotional state of children,' said Tulika Das, Chairperson, West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights. She requested all the parents, teachers and others present to give more importance to their child's mental health. 'We should create a safe space for (children) to share things with us. This led us to deciding this year's theme. Our Chief Minister has decided that June 9 will be celebrated as the Child Protection Day,' said Panja. She thanked UNICEF for their active involvement in working for the welfare of children. She also highlighted the importance of creativity. 'Creativity is one of the most important things – the ability to bring together your thoughts and channelize them through different media, be it theatre, art, journalism, or any other medium is very important,' Panja added. The event saw the felicitation of various policemen for their dedication and work towards the rights and safety of children. This was followed by a series of performances by the students. (Debasmita Chowdhury is an intern with The Indian Express)
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.
