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The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Applications invited for posts in Child Welfare Committees in Erode district
The Director of Child Welfare and Special Services invites applications for the posts of chairperson and members of the Child Welfare Committees, Erode district, under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. Appointments will be made by the government on an honorarium basis. At least one member must be a woman. These are non-government positions. A release said the applicants should have a degree in Child Psychology, Psychiatry, Law, Social Work, Sociology, Human Health, Education, Human Development, or Special Education for differently-abled children. Also, they should have a minimum 7 years' experience in child-related health, education, or welfare, or be a practising professional and their age should be between 35 and 65 years. Forms and details are available at the District Child Protection Office, 6th Floor, Additional Collectorate, Erode – 638 011, or online at Applications should reach by 5 p.m. on June 13 to The Director, Directorate of Child Welfare and Special Services, No. 300, Purasaiwalkam High Road, Chennai – 600 010. Separate applications should be sent by the applicant for applying for chairperson and members, the release added.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
‘Assault' on Class 11 student: Rights panel directs Jhajjar SP to submit report in 4 weeks
The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has taken a suo-moto cognisance of the incident of alleged physical assault by a Jhajjar private school teacher on a Class 11 student and has directed the superintendent of police (SP) to investigate the matter. The panel has also directed the SP to submit a report within four weeks and has asked the district education officer to conduct an institutional audit of the school. As per information, the student sustained a fracture in the arm due to assault and was later admitted to the hospital run by the same educational group. When the family reached the hospital, they were also subjected to intimidation and misconduct by the staff. Right panel chairperson justice Lalit Batra and other two members— Kuldeep Jain and Deep Bhatia— observed that the facts disclosed suggests serious violations of fundamental and human rights enshrined under the Constitution of India, particularly the right to life and personal liberty under Article 2, which encompasses dignity, mental well-being, and protection from abuse. 'The commission noted that this is not an isolated incident of violence but points to a systemic failure in ensuring student safety and monitoring staff conduct. Reports of intimidation faced by the victim's family further aggravate the seriousness of the matter,' the right panel said, adding such behaviour undermines trust in educational institutions and damages the sanctity of the teacher-student relationship. The panel also expressed concern over the physical and emotional trauma suffered by the student. 'The commission observed that the incident violates Sections 75 and 82 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which prohibit cruelty and corporal punishment against children. Moreover, it contravenes Articles 19 and 28 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which call for safeguarding children from all forms of physical or mental violence and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment. The matter demands immediate and thorough investigation to protect the rights of the victim and ensure accountability,' justice Batra said in the order. Justice Batra also directed the Jhajjar superintendent of police to investigate the matter fairly in a time-bound manner under his own supervision and submit the report within four weeks. Moreover, he also directed the Jhajjar district education officer to conduct an urgent institutional audit of the concerned school. 'The audit will find out whether the educational institute has adopted a child protection policy or not, functioning of grievance redressal mechanisms exist for students and parents or not and whether the internal disciplinary mechanisms for staff misconduct are effectively implemented or not. The next hearing is fixed on July 8,' read the order.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
Dowry death case: Cops seal expelled NCP leader's bank locker
Pimpri Chinchwad Police — who are investigating the dowry death case of Vaishnavi Hagawane, the daughter-in-law of the the expelled NCP leader Rajendra Hagawane— sealed a bank locker operated by the expelled NCP leader and have also initiated the process to freeze the 510 grams of gold taken as dowry by the Hagawane family, which they had mortgaged for a loan. Police have also issued a Look Out Circular against Nilesh Chavan, an associate of Hagavane family, who is accused of cruelty towards Vaishnavi's ten-month-old son. Police have said Chavan, who is currently on the run, is an associate and friend of the Hagawane family. 'On Sunday, a Look Out Circular has been issued in the name of Chavan to ensure that he does not flee the country,' an official from Pimpri Chinchwad police said. A Look Out Circular (LOC) in India is an official notice issued by law enforcement agencies to prevent a person from leaving the country — typically when that person is wanted in a criminal offence. The circular is issued through the Maharashtra state Criminal Investigation Department and is submitted to the Bureau of Immigration. On Sunday Pimpri Chinchwad police added Chavan's name to the main offence of dowry death and booked him on charges of cruelty towards Vaishnavi's son. Police have invoked sections 75 (cruelty to children), 87 (abetment) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, against Chavan, in this case. 'We have sealed a bank locker operated by the Hagavane family, because it is likely that it can have valuables obtained as dowry or any other proceeds of crime. Probe has also revealed that the Hagavane family had mortgaged the 510 grams of gold taken as dowry to obtain a loan. have also initiated the process to freeze the 510 grams of gold and have written to the finance entity not to release the gold even when the loan is repaid.' said the officer. Vaishnavi (23) was found dead on May 16 at her in-laws' house in Bhukum area of Pune. A First Information Report in the case had been registered at Bavdhan police station under Pimpri Chinchwad jurisdiction by Vaishnavi's father Anil Sahebrao Kaspate (51). Police invoked charges related to dowry death, abetment of suicide, physical assault among other sections. The police had booked Vaishnavi's husband Shashank Hagawane, mother-in-law Lata Rajendra Hagawane, father-in-law and NCP leader Rajendra Hagawane, sister-in-law Karishma Hagawane, and brother-in-law Sushil Hagawane. Police initially arrested Shashank, Lata and Karishma and later arrested Rajendra and Sushil who were on the run. An FIR had been lodged against Chavan at Warje police station in Pune city, for allegedly using a firearm to threaten the members of the Kaspate family, when they had gone to his residence to take custody of Vaishnavi's baby boy on May 20. Police said Vaishnavi's ten-month-old baby boy was earlier with Nilesh Chavan and was now in the custody of the Kaspate family. In the FIR against Hagavane family, Vaishnavi's father had alleged that at the time of Vaishnavi and Shashank's wedding they had given 510 grams gold, silver, and a Fortuner SUV to Vaishnavi's in-laws, but they had been mentally and physically abusing her to bring Rs two crore towards the purchase of property.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Expelled NCP neta Rajendra Hagawane's aide faces fresh charges, home searched
Expelled NCP neta Rajendra Hagawane PUNE: The Warje Malwadi police on Friday night searched the Karvenagar office and residence of Nilesh Chavan, who allegedly threatened Vaishnavi Hagawane's father, Anil Kaspate, at gunpoint when the latter went to his home to seek custody of the victim's nine-month-old baby. Chavan is currently wanted for questioning by police who are investigating if Vaishnavi's death was suicide or murder, as alleged by her family. He also faces charges under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. He is a business associate of Shashank Hagawane, Vaishnavi's husband. Shashank, along with his father Rajendra, were expelled from NCP after allegations emerged they harassed Vaishnavi for dowry. Senior inspector Anil Vibhute of Bavdhan police said: "We are searching for Chavan. His name has been included in the dowry case and we have also invoved sections of the JJ Act against him. After Vaishnavi's death, the Hagawane family moved her child to Chavan's home in Karvenagar. Vaishnavi's family have claimed Chavan did not properly care for the child." About Friday's search at Chavan's home, deputy commissioner of police (Zone III) Sambhaji Kadam said on Saturday: "We recovered a laptop from his office. Nothing incriminating was found at his home. The searches were conducted in the presence of Chavan's parents." Kadam added the laptop would be sent to the forensic lab for password cracking as part of efforts to recover data that may or may not be relevant to the investigation. Late on Thursday night, police registered a case against Chavan after Vaishnavi's father Anil said he was threatened with a revolver by Chavan when he sought the custody of his grandson. Investigations have revealed that besides Chavan's gun licence, Pune police had also issued firearms licences to Shashank Hagawane and his brother Sushil, for self-protection in 2022, DCP Kadam said. A proposal has now been submitted to city police commissioner to cancel these firearms licences. Senior inspector Vishwajeet Kaingade of Warje Malwadi police said the commissionerate has served a notice to Chavan's family, seeking an explanation as to why his .32 bore revolver licence should not be revoked. SI Kaingade said Chavan's family has also been notified to join the police investigation.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Vaishnavi Hagawane case: Firearms, SUV seized from Bhukum bungalow
Pune: Two pistols and a set of silver utensils were among items seized by police on Saturday from a bungalow in Bhukum, belonging to Rajendra Hagawane (57), the expelled member of NCP and father-in-law of Vaishnavi Hagawane (24), who was found hanging from a ceiling fan in the house on May 16. The bungalow was searched on Saturday afternoon by Pimpri Chinchwad police, who said the two pistols were licenced firearms. The utensils, police added, were gifted to the Hagawane family during Vaishnavi's wedding with Rajendra's son Shashank. Both father and son have been dismissed from NCP and face dowry harassment and other charges as police investigate if Vaishnavi's death was suicide or murder, as alleged by her family. They were arrested on Friday morning by police after seven days of being on the run. Police said they were also searching for the vehicles the duo used to move around during those seven days. Senior inspector Anil Vibhute of Bavdhan police said: "We believe they stayed at hotels, lodges and farmhouses. On Friday, we seized two cars and a two-wheeler. The two pistols we found were registered to Vaishnavi's husband Shashank and her brother-in-law Sushil. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest today with in Shriram's ULIP Shriram Life Insurance Undo The licences were issued to them in 2022 by Pune city police. " On Friday night, police also searched the house of Shashank's business associate Nilesh Chavan, who allegedly threatened Vaishnavi's father, Anil Kaspate, at gunpoint when the latter went to his house to seek custody of his daughter's nine-month-old baby. Chavan is currently wanted for questioning by police and faces charges under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. Deputy commissioner of police (Zone III) Sambhaji Kadam said on Saturday: "We recovered Chavan's laptop from his office. Nothing incriminating was found at his home. The searches were conducted in the presence of Chavan's parents." Kadam said the laptop would be sent to the forensic science laboratory for password cracking as part of efforts to recover data that may or may not be relevant to the investigation. Chavan is believed to be a business associate of Shashank. Late on Thursday night, police registered a case against him based on Kaspate's complaint that claimed he was threatened with a revolver by Chavan when he sought the custody of his grandson. Senior inspector Vibhute said: "We are searching for Chavan. His name has been included in the dowry case and we have also invoked sections of the JJ Act against him. After Vaishnavi's death, the Hagawane family moved her child to Chavan's home in Karvenagar. Her family has claimed that Chavan did not properly care for the child." Senior inspector Vishwajeet Kaingade of Warje Malwadi police, which carried out the search at Chavan's home, said the police commissionerate has served a notice to his family, seeking an explanation as to why his .32 bore revolver licence should not be revoked. Based on the reply given by Chavan or his family members, the licence issuing authority will take a call on further action. Kaingade said Chavan's family has also been notified to join the police in the investigation.
