New Delhi: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has initiated an investigation into the use of minors in a recent protest. In a letter to IPS officer Ashutosh Dumbare, the Commission has urged that a First Information Report (FIR) be lodged against the individuals responsible for involving minors in the protest.
The Commission took cognizance of the matter following the circulation of a disturbing video on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). The video in question shows minor children participating in a protest, where they were seen shouting slogans advocating for the beheading of a religious figure known as “Rarigiri Maharaj.”
In accordance with Section 13(1)(j) of the CPCR Act, 2005, the NCPCR has treated this situation with the utmost seriousness. The involvement of minors in such unlawful activities is in direct violation of Section 83 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, as well as other relevant pro
visions under the BNS Act of 2023.
The Commission has requested the concerned authorities to conduct an immediate inquiry into the matter and to identify the minors who were used in the unlawful protest. The authorities have been asked to ensure that these minors are produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC).
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The NCPCR has mandated that the minors involved receive necessary counseling to ensure their psychological well-being and behavioral correction. Additionally, the Commission has demanded that an action-taken report, along with all relevant documents, be submitted to them within three days of the issuance of this notice.
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (referred to as the Commission) is a statutory body established under Section 3 of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005. Its purpose is to safeguard child rights and address related issues within the country.