Development news of orissa and India… imc news

New Delhi:

The National Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of a complaint received from a woman Assistant Sub-Inspector, CISF, alleging sexual harassment, black mailing, intimidation and other atrocities by a fellow constable and inaction by the CISF authorities.

The Commission issued notices to the DG, CISF and Commissioner of Police, Delhi. The Delhi Police had reported that they had forwarded the matter to the CISF authorities for taking appropriate action. The CISF authorities, in their enquiry, found that the allegations leveled by the complainant were true.

The Commission, while considering the matter, noted that the Delhi Police has failed to understand that the complaint has disclosed the commission of a cognizable offence within the territorial jurisdiction of Delhi. It has issued fresh notice to the Commissioner of Police, Delhi to submit an action taken report within four weeks.

The Commission also noted with pain that though the complaint was received by the CISF authorities way back in the year 2011, but the Complaints Committee of the CISF has submitted its report only after about 26 months, that too after receiving the notice of the Commission. The Commission has considered that the delay in the dealing of the complaint has violated the human rights of the lady Assistant Sub-Inspector. It has issued notice to the CISF authorities, through the Union Home Secretary, why interim relief may not be recommended to be paid to the victim. They have been further directed to submit further report in the matter including final order of the disciplinary authority, within four weeks.

New Delhi:
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging a baby was stillborn due to wrong handling by helpers in absence of concerned doctor at a government hospital in South Tripura on 3rd June, 2013.

The Commission, considering the content of the report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of right to health of the patients, issued notice to the Secretary (Health), Government of Tripura calling for a report within four weeks.

Allegedly, the would be mother had not complication before the delivery and expected a normal baby. However, the concerned doctor, who was supposed to conduct the delivery, chose not to perform it. The helpers, who are frequently assigned the responsibility to handle such cases, took care of the delivery.

The Commission has also directed the Secretary (Health), Government of Tripura to inform about the nature of facilities and the number of medical and paramedical staff available in the hospital besides average number of patients visiting the hospital per day.

New Delhi :

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging widespread sexual abuse of girls in District Rewari, Haryana. The Government of Haryana, as a part of weeklong sensitization programme, conducted about 500 workshops in primary and middle schools in the District. The aim of the programme was to create awareness among the girl students about ‘right touch’ and ‘wrong touch’ and the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

Reportedly, the sexual abuse ranged from being inappropriately touched to eve teasing. Allegedly, upon being informed by the girls to their mothers, they expressed helplessness and fearing harsh consequences asked the girls to keep mum.

The Commission, while appreciating the initiative of the Government of Haryana to hold sensitization workshops, issued notice to the Chief Secretary, Government of Haryana, calling for a report on the sexual abuse prevalent in District Rewari, including inside the school premises. He has been given four weeks time to respond.

It is also noted by the Commission that this state of affairs does not augur well for the society especially our girl children. Of course, this kind of menace cannot be fought without a change in the mindset of the people. It is very unfortunate that a state of helplessness is prevalent even among the parents, which speaks volumes about the deteriorating social fabric on the one hand and rising criminality in the society on the other.

NEW DELHI :

Sri Lankan Navy arrested 49 fishermen in 10 trawlers from Tamil Nadu off the coast of Jaffna in two separate incidents yesterday. The two groups of fishermen are being produced in the Magistrates’ courts in Talaimannar and Karainagar. Officials of Indian Consulate General in Jaffna will be assisting the fishermen in presenting their case. Consul General in Jaffna, Mr V Mahalingam said all efforts are being made to secure an early release of these fishermen. According to Spokesperson of Sri Lankan Navy, Commander Kosala Warnakulasurya, a group of 24 fishermen were apprehended off the Mannar coast for trespassing into the territorial waters of Sri Lanka and handed over to the Talaimannar police. In another incident, 25 fishermen were nabbed near the Kytes Island and were handed over to the fisheries department for further legal action at Karainagar.Our correspondent reports that the 49 fishermen from Tamil Nadu arrested by Sri Lankan Navy off the coast of Jaffna yesterday are being produced in the Magistrates’ courts at Talaimannar and Karainagar today. Consul General of India in Jaffna, Mr V Mahalingam says all efforts are being made to secure an early release of these fishermen. The last time the fishermen were caught by Sri Lanka Navy was in April, and they were released in May after serving a sentence of 6 weeks. The two countries have agreed to treat the trespassing fishermen humanely and they are generally released after warning or minor penalties.

New Delhi : The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a woman was raped by policemen inside a police station in District Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The Commission has observed that the contents of the media report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights of the victim. Notices were issued to the State DGP and the District SP calling for reports within four weeks.

According to the media reports, pursuant to non-bailable warrants issued by the District Court, a person was arrested by Bakhira Police out-post, in the District on 26th May, 2013. His wife approached the police out-post later in the evening with a request to release her husband, but the In-charge of the Out-Post and three constables raped her. When released from the jail on 29th May, 2013, the victim’s husband made a written complaint with the district police about the incident.