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India Today
a day ago
- India Today
Tamil Nadu pastor assaults sons for playing with Hindu child, arrested
A Christian pastor from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his two young sons for playing with a Hindu child from the accused, 42-year-old Kingsley, resides in an apartment in the Karungal area with his wife and three children. Kingsley is a pastor and would often take his wife and eight-month-old baby along with him for sermons, leaving his six-year-old and three-year-old sons locked up at to police, on May 29, Kingsley returned home and saw his sons playing with other children from the neighbourhood. He became furious, reportedly because one of the children they were playing with was Hindu, and dragged his sons back into the apartment, where he is alleged to have assaulted them with skipping ropes. Neighbours, alerted by the sound of the children crying in pain, contacted the District Child Protection Unit and Karungal Police. Officials who arrived at the scene said they were shocked to find visible injuries and beating marks all over the children's children were immediately rescued, and during preliminary questioning, reportedly told officials that their father was angry because they had played with Hindu has been booked under Sections 296(b), 115(2), and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act. Section 296(b) of the BNS pertains to obscene acts and songs in public places, while Section 115(2) deals with voluntarily causing hurt. Section 351(3) defines the offence of criminal intimidation. Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act relates to punishment for cruelty to a IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
17-year-old disabled boy goes missing from shelter home, search launched
COIMBATORE: A 17-year-old boy with an intellectual disability has gone missing under mysterious circumstances from Universal Peace Foundation, a private shelter home near Annur in Coimbatore, weeks after the murder of another youth with a similar disability at a care home in Pollachi. The Annur police have registered a case and launched a search to trace the boy, identified as Vikram, whose antecedents are unknown. The boy has been missing for over a fortnight but the shelter home personnel lodged a missing complaint at the Annur station only on Wednesday, leading to a joint investigation on Friday by officials attached to the department of Welfare of Differently Abled Persons and the District Child Protection Unit. Police said Vikram was rescued a few months ago and sent to an integrated rehabilitation home at Nallagoundenpalayam that houses destitute children, elderly persons, women, and people with disabilities. The facility currently has 402 residents. According to the complaint, Vikram and seven other inmates were taken to a vocational training centre at A Kumarapalayam, about six kilometres from the shelter. On May 10, while returning from the centre, Vikram went missing. Sources said the shelter home authorities initially conducted a search on their own but failed to trace him. They filed a police complaint only on May 28. The disappearance was also not reported to the Department of Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, as required. 'Nobody knows the boy's personal details, but everyone refers to him as Vikram. He speaks Tamil. The shelter home management has been instructed to intensify the search in the area where he went for training and around the shelter,' police sources said.
Hans India
25-05-2025
- Hans India
Woman sells minor son for Rs 18K
Jajpur: In a shocking incident, a woman allegedly sold her seven-year-old son for Rs 18,000 at Bada Suara village in Jajpur district. The incident came to light after the grief-stricken father of the boy sought the help of the district authorities to get back his child. Reports said Prasant Parida of Bada Suara married Puja in 2017. The couple had a son named Sairam. Prasant, who used to wash dishes at a hotel to eke out a living, was raising his son in the best possible manner with his meagre income. The couple was going through a rough patch due to domestic issues. When their tiffs became irreconcilable, Puja left for her parents' home with her son four years ago. Prasant, however, remained in constant touch with his son and provided his needs. Four years later, Puja returned to Prasant's house but without their son. When Prasant questioned her about his son, Puja revealed that she had sold Sairam for a sum of Rs 18,000. She further said she took this step due to financial hardships. 'My wife returned home without my son. When I questioned her about the child, she told me that she had sold him to some men for Rs 18,000 so that she could arrange medicines for her health. Despite repeated pleadings to tell me about my child, she refused and did not share any information,' said Prasant. Prasant then approached District Collector P Anvesha Reddy. The Collector has asked the Additional District Magistrate to look into the incident. Meanwhile, the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) has also been informed to submit a report on the child's whereabouts and probe the veracity of the allegations. The DCPU has taken cognisance of the case and started an inquiry on Friday. 'If the allegations are true, then due proceedings will be taken as per law,' said a DCPU official.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Time of India
Rly child helpdesk inaugurated at Indrali railway stn
Udupi: On the occasion of International Child Helpline Day , a Railway child helpdesk was inaugurated on Saturday at Indrali railway station under the supervision of the District Child Protection Unit, Udupi. The initiative is jointly supported by the Directorate of Child Protection, Bengaluru, district administration, zilla panchayat, District Legal Services Authority, and District Child Protection Unit, Udupi. The desk was inaugurated by deputy commissioner K Vidya Kumari. She said that some destitute children use railway stations and trains to travel to different places in search of shelter and livelihood. These children, when they arrive at platforms, often face neglect, abuse, humiliation, and exploitation. Lacking proper support, they suffer from various health issues and are deprived of their childhood. She said that it is everyone's responsibility to rescue such children, rehabilitate them, and help them build a better future. To assist and rescue runaway children or those separated from families, the 24/7 Child Helpline numbers 1098/112 are operational. She urged the public to make calls to these helplines to report children in distress, such as those begging, addicted to substances, or victims of violence, sexual abuse, and educational neglect. SP Arun K, senior civil judge and member secretary of District Legal Services Authority Yogesh PR, chairperson of the Child Welfare Committee Juhi Damodar, deputy director of the women and child development department Shyamala CK and district child protection officer Nagaratna Nayak were present.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
42 child marriages reported in Belagavi in a year; highest cases among Kuruba community
Belagavi: Belagavi, the home district of women and child welfare minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, has recorded 42 cases of child marriages between April 2024 and March 2025. The number has triggered serious concern among child rights activists and govt officials. According to data from the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), 196 child marriages were attempted. Of these, 154 could be prevented. Of the total number of cases reported, FIRs were filed in 22 cases, while 66 were referred to the Child Welfare Committees (CWC) for further action. The highest number of cases — 37 — were reported from the Kuruba community, followed by 35 from Scheduled Tribes, 26 among Lingayats, 25 among Scheduled Castes, and 17 among the Muslim community. Officials attribute the continued prevalence of early child marriages to a combination of factors that include deep-rooted cultural traditions, and economic hardships -- particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pernas e pés inchados: Experimente isso para ajudar a drenar o fluído do edema aartedoherbalismo Undo Belagavi taluk topped the district with 23 reported cases, followed by Gokak (22), Hukkeri (18), Savadatti and Ramdurg (17 each), Athani and Raibag (15 each), and Chikodi (10). While the DCPU's interventions helped thwart a significant number of underage marriages, the 42 cases that did occur underline the need for stronger community outreach, stricter law enforcement, and sustained awareness campaigns in high-risk communities. Speaking to TOI, DCPU officer C S Sukhasare said: "In coordination with our stakeholders, we are doing our best to prevent these incidents. Our focus now is on spreading awareness about the adverse impact of child marriage. We will persist with our efforts until we see the number of cases drop to zero." Susheela V, the district coordinator of Spandana, an NGO working for children's welfare, added: "We regularly receive reports related to atrocities against children, including child marriages. After verifying these details, we inform the women and child welfare department, which then steps in." She, however, highlighted the need for govt departments to be more proactive.
