New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Sunday strongly condemned the alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl from the Chang community in Nagaland, calling for a swift and fair investigation and strict legal action against those responsible.In a post on X, Sangma expressed solidarity with the victim and her family while emphasising that crimes against children must be dealt with firmly and without delay.“Condemn the alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl from the Chang…
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Dhaka, May 23 (IANS) The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) expressed grave concern over the recent surge in brutal violence against children reported across Bangladesh, including the rape and killing of girls and boys in places meant to ensure their safety.Stressing that “brutality against children must stop”, Rana Flowers, UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh, said that the growing number of reports of brutal and sexual violence against women and children across…
Hyderabad, May 12 (IANS) The ruling Congress party in Telangana distanced itself from a statement of a state minister, suggesting marriage between union minister of state for home affairs Bandi Sanjay’s son Bandi Bhagirath and a minor girl he allegedly assaulted. Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud on Tuesday issued a statement to reiterate the party’s stand on the POCSO case registered against Bhagirath for allegedly assaulting a minor girl and to dist…
Bhopal, May 7 (IANS) In a shocking case of crime that has emerged from one of the most upscale colonies under the jurisdiction of Habibganj Police Station in Bhopal, a 75-year-old “lawyer” has been arrested for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl. The accused, who lived in the same neighbourhood, was addressed by the child as “Nana” (maternal grandfather).The incident has triggered widespread panic and concern among residents regarding the safety of children in the colony.According …
Maputo, Feb 2 (IANS) Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Monday officially opened the country’s 2026 Judicial Year, calling on the justice system to safeguard fundamental rights despite ongoing floods and placing the protection of children at the center of national priorities. Speaking at the opening ceremony in Maputo, attended by senior judicial officials and representatives of state institutions, Chapo said the current situation tests the response capacity of all state bodies, including the …