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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.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Hotel worker accuses wife of selling son for Rs 18,000 in Odisha
JAJPUR: In a bizarre incident, a hotel worker of Jajpur has accused her 33-year-old wife of selling their seven-year-old son for Rs 18,000. The incident came to the fore on Thursday after Prasant Parida, father of the minor boy, met the district authorities seeking help to get back his child. A probe was launched by the district child protection unit (DCPU) on Friday. Prasant had married Puja in 2017 and the couple later had their first child, a son by the name Sairam. The couple belongs to Bada Suara village under Jajpur Town police limits. Reports said Prasant cleans dishes at a hotel to eke out a living and raised his son with his meagre earnings. The couple was going through a rough patch in their marriage life due to domestic issues. When their fights became intense, Puja left for her parents' place four years back along with their son, who was three years of age then. Though Puja and Prasant had been living separately owing to the marital discord, the latter was in constant touch with his son and used to provide for his needs.
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India has avenged the death of Prasant and others: Priyadarshini
BHUBANESWAR : A fortnight after her husband Prasant Satpathy fell to the bullets of terrorists at Pahalgam, Priyadarshini Acharya finally heaved a sigh of relief. For, on Tuesday night, 'Operation Sindoor' avenged the tragic killing of her husband and 25 other Indians. 'I had lost the sacred vermillion on my forehead on a Tuesday and the revenge of Prasant's death was also taken on a Tuesday. The name of this operation - Operation Sindoor - resonates with all the widows of Pahalgam attack. It is a happy day for all of us,' she said, while expressing her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the defence forces. A resident of Ishani village in Balasore district, Priyadarshini said this was just the beginning of the fight against terrorism and it should not end till it is entirely wiped out. 'I have not seen the terrorists who killed my husband but I request the Government of India and defence forces to locate each of them and give them a treatment that will set an example for every terrorist who thinks of committing a terror attack on Indian soil,' she said. Prasant's younger brother Jayant endorsed his sister-in-law's views. Hailing India's response to the Pahalgam attack, Jayant said the family has faith in the Indian government. 'We will never get Prasant Bhai back but we want the defence forces to ensure that no one else becomes a victim of terrorism like him. This fight should be such that terror outfits would think twice before repeating such cowardly acts in future,' Jayant said. Forty-one-year-old Prasant was an employee of CIPET, Balasore. The couple along with their eight-year-old son Tanuj was vacationing at Baisaran in Pahalgam on April 22 when the terrorist attack took place. Priyadarshini claimed Prasant was one of the first victims to be massacred.
New Indian Express
28-04-2025
- New Indian Express
Fake fundraiser irks Pahalgam attack victim Prasant's family, complaint lodged
BHUBANESWAR: Still struggling to cope with the loss of Prasant Satpathy, who fell victim to terrorists in Pahalgam on April 22, his family now seems to be confronted with the challenge of crowdfunding scam. Sushant, the elder brother of Prasant, has lodged a complaint with the Cyber Crime and Economic Offence police station in Balasore alleging some people have started a fake fundraising campaign on social media platforms and collecting money in the name of helping the terror victim's family. Prashant's family came to know about a Facebook user who had started a fundraising campaign using the victim's name without their knowledge. The user had reportedly shared a mobile phone number and requested the people to transfer the money through UPI. The complaint, a copy of which is with TNIE, alleged the Facebook user was collecting the money and assuring the donors that the entire amount would be handed over to Prasant's family. Sushant provided the mobile phone number and the Facebook ID of the user to the police. 'We did not give consent for any such fundraising campaign. We do not approve of any such activity. Strong action should be taken against anyone raising money in our name,' Sushant told this newspaper. Cyber crime police said they have detained a woman for questioning in the connection. 'At least five to six people have transferred about Rs 18,000 to the person's account. The woman claimed that they had contacted Prasant's younger brother Jayant and informed him about the plan to start the charity drive,' police added. Balasore SP Raj Prasad said, though Prasant's family had not given them the consent, they had started collecting the money using his name. Police are investigating whether the fundraising was being done with genuine intent. 'A woman has been detained in connection with the matter and is being thoroughly interrogated. If any wrongdoing is found, action will be initiated as per the law,' said Balasore SP, Raj Prasad adding the bank account in which the money was being transferred has been frozen. An accounts assistant with Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET) in Balasore, Prasant was present at the Baisaran meadows with his wife and nine-year-old son when terrorists attacked. He was shot dead. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had announced '20 lakh ex gratia for the next of kin of Prashant, a native of Isani village in Balasore district.
New Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Odisha bids adieu to Prasant, CM Majhi grants Rs 20 lakh ex gratia to kin
BHUBANESWAR: It was a grief-stricken morning for the quaint Ishani village in Balasore district as the mortal remains of Prasant Kumar Satpathy had just reached home. A central government employee, the 42-year-old was shot dead by terrorists at Pahalgam in Kashmir two days back. Hundreds of people from all walks of life walked behind Prasant's body, which was taken out in a procession that stretched over a kilometre. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flew to Balasore in the morning and took part in the funeral procession. He not only paid floral tributes to Prasant's mortal remains but also walked alongside the grieving family, relatives and local residents to the cremation field, a rare gesture that struck an emotional chord. The chief minister spoke to the family members and announced Rs 20 lakh ex gratia, a job for Prasant's wife and free education for his son. 'This is not just a personal loss to the family but a collective tragedy for the state. We will ensure that the child's future is protected and the family is given all necessary support,' Majhi said. Majhi was accompanied by Steel and Mines minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena and BJP State President Manmohan Samal. Prasant's body arrived at Bhubaneswar airport in the midnight and was brought to Ishani village in a special vehicle after deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo, Revenue minister Suresh Pujari and government officials paid tributes. By morning, the village had swelled with mourners. His wife Priyadarshini broke down upon seeing the body, clutching her nine-year-old son Tanuj, who looked on, confused and silent, unable to fully grasp the enormity of the loss. He later lit the funeral pyre before the body was consigned to flames. Kalinga Commercial Corporation Limited (KCCL), a leading mines developer and operator, also provided financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the grieving family. A team led by Director (administration) Archana Samal travelled to the village and handed over the cheque to Priyadarshini. She also promised a job for Tanuj in the company after he completes education. Earlier, the J&K government had announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for each families of the deceased.
