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The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Collector, SP call for strict enforcement of child protection measures in Chittoor district
District Collector Sumit Kumar and Superintendent of Police (SP) Manikanta Chandolu on Wednesday called for the strict enforcement of child protection initiatives and welfare measures under the Mission Vatsalya, giving top priority to curbing child marriages, child labour, and abuse. Addressing a district-level review meeting with the police, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), and Medical departments, the Collector instructed the officials to identify orphaned, trafficked, children working under hard labour conditions, and bring them to a safe environment by admitting them into schools and welfare hostels. He expressed serious concern about the 8-10 per cent of pregnancies involving minors in the district. Mr. Sumit Kumar highlighted the need for intensified sensitisation drives at all vulnerable areas to spread the message of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao'. Meanwhile, the SP instructed police officials at the mandal level to inspect welfare and residential hostels, gather feedback from children, and work with the Revenue, Medical and Health departments, ICDS and NGOs to rescue children in distress and provide them immediate aid, including education and boarding. Mr. Manikanta Chandolu said that the society should work unitedly to condemn the incidents of sexual assault on minors. The SP said that the POCSO Act would be strictly implemented against the violators. He said that as many as 180 high-risk areas had been identified in the district, which remained vulnerable to child marriages and child abuse, and an extensive campaign against the aberrations would be started soon. The SP said that the installation of CCTVs at government and private educational institutions was mandatory, and the minors at risk would be kept under surveillance under the Mission Trace drive.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
21-day Kanipakam Brahmotsavams to be held from August 27
Chittoor: Chittoor District Collector Sumit Kumar has directed officials to complete all arrangements for the annual Sri Kanipakam Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Brahmotsavams, which will be held for 21 days from August 27 to September 16. Chairing a coordination meeting on Tuesday in Kanipakam with district officials, the Collector expressed the need for close collaboration among departments such as Revenue, Police, Panchayat Raj, Roads and Buildings, Health, and others. He informed that a coordination committee has been formed under the leadership of the temple Executive Officer to oversee all preparations. The Collector instructed that the temple premises and surroundings be thoroughly inspected for electrical and fire safety. He directed the R&B department to clear shrubs and bushes along the roads leading from Chittoor to Kanipakam to ensure smooth travel for devotees. Medical camps, ambulances, and experienced doctors will be arranged under the supervision of the District Medical and Health Officer. The DPO has been asked to ensure cleanliness in and around the temple, while mobile toilets and safe drinking water facilities will be made available. Major events during the Brahmotsavams include Vinayaka Chavithi on August 27, Rathotsavam on September 3, Pushpa Pallaki on September 13 and Teppotsavam on September 16. With large numbers of devotees expected, the Collector urged all departments to perform their duties meticulously to avoid any lapses. The SP stated that tight security arrangements will be implemented under a special DSP's supervision, with deployment of police personnel and home guards. Continuous monitoring through CCTV and drone cameras will be conducted, along with a 24/7 command control room. A total ban on alcohol sales and consumption in the temple surroundings will be enforced, with no liquor outlets permitted to operate after 8 pm. MLA Murali Mohan said the Brahmotsavams would be held on a grand scale, ensuring a spiritually fulfilling and hassle-free experience for devotees. He added that arrangements are being made in coordination with temple staff and 20 government departments, drawing on past experiences to improve this year's execution. Executive Officer K Penchala Kishore, festival coordinator Bujji Naidu, RDO Srinivasulu, DM&HO Dr DT Sudha Rani and several other officials were present at the meeting.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Chittoor district administration geared up for Kanipakam Brahmotsavams
The district administration is all geared up for the smooth conduct of the 21-day 'Brahmotsavams' at the Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy temple in Kanipakam, which would be held from August 27 to September 16. Chittoor District Collector Sumit Kumar on Tuesday held a meeting on the arrangements to be made for the event with Superintendent of Police (SP) V.N. Manikanta Chandolu, temple executive officer (EO) Penchala Kishore, Putalapattu MLA K. Murali Mohan and others. Mr. Sumit Kumar said that a coordination committee led by the temple EO with officials of Revenue, Police, Panchayat Raj, Medical and Health and other departments has been formed. The committee was asked to formulate an action plan for the event, he added. The Collector asked the EO, officials of Electricity and Fire Services departments to inspect the power supply situation inside and outside the temple, and ensure that there are no lapses. He asked the officials concerned to remove the bushes on both sides of the road from Chittoor to Kanipakam. Mr. Sumit Kumar also asked the Medical and Health Department to make available expert doctors, medical camps and ambulances to meet any emergencies. The Panchayat officials were asked to maintain hygienic conditions near the temple, set up mobile toilets and make provision for providing safe drinking water to the devotees. The Collector added that Vinayaka Chavithi falling on August 27, Radhotsavam on September 3, Pushpa Pallaki on September 13, Teppotsavam on September 16 will attract huge devotees and asked officials to make fool-proof arrangements to meet the devotee rush. He wanted more RTC buses to the temple town for the convenience of the devotees. Meanwhile, the SP said that a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) rank official would head the security arrangements and CCTV surveillance will be in place for the entirety of the festivities, especially on Radhotsavam day. Focus would be on security in the temple premises, mandapam, Koneru, parking areas and bus stand. A helpdesk will also be set up and the arrangements would be monitored 24X7 through the command control centre, he said. Police will use two drones to monitor the security, the SP said, and asked the temple management to use another two drones for surveillance. He also asked the temple officials to make necessary announcements through the public address system. Consumption of liquor would be prohibited in the areas nearby the temple, while steps would be taken to control the sale of liquor after 8 p.m., he said. The SP asked officials to make available a fire tender for responding quickly to any fire mishaps. Mr. Murali Mohan said that arrangements will be made in coordination with 20 other departments for the smooth conduct of the event. He stressed on maintaining queue lines in a proper manner to provide hassle-free darshan to the devotees.
Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
2018 Bulandshahr violence: 5 get life term for inspector's murder, 7-year jail for 33 others
A Bulandshahr court on Friday sentenced five men to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of police inspector Subodh Kumar Singh during the 2018 mob violence that erupted under the Syana police station limits of the district following the discovery of cow carcasses at Mahaw village. Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh was killed in the Bulandshahr violence. (FILE PHOTO) Thirty-three others were awarded seven years' imprisonment each for rioting and related offences. Special government counsel Yashpal Singh Raghav said, 'Arguments over the quantum of punishment were carried out. In the evening, the court of additional district and sessions judge Gopal Ji sentenced five convicts to life imprisonment. The remaining 33 were sentenced to seven years in jail. Penalties have also been imposed on the accused.' The sentence comes two days after the court on July 30 held 38 accused guilty for their roles in the December 3, 2018 violence that also claimed the life of a 20-year-old man Sumit Kumar in Chingrawathi village under the Syana police station limits. 'Sumit Kumar's case was merged with that of the inspector's murder,' Raghav said. The five convicted for murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code include Prashant Nat, Rahul, David, Lokendra Singh, and Johnny, all residents of Chingrawathi. Meerut deputy inspector general of police Kalanidhi Naithani said these men were directly involved in the killing of inspector Subodh Kumar Singh, who was shot while trying to control the violent mob. The remaining 33 convicts were found guilty of offences like rioting, attempt to murder, arson, and damage to public property under various IPC sections, the Criminal Law Amendment Act, and Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. The court, however, did not convict key accused Yogesh Raj, a local Bajrang Dal leader, and ex-army man Jeetendra Malik alias Jeetu Fauji, of murder. Instead, they were found guilty under charges, including attempt to murder, rioting, and criminal conspiracy. After cow carcasses were allegedly found in Mahaw village on December 3, 2018, right-wing groups, and a mob — reportedly incited by Yogesh Raj — marched to the Chingrawathi police outpost, pelting stones and setting it on fire. As police tried to control the crowd, inspector Subodh Kumar Singh was fatally shot. A young villager, Sumit, also died in the melee. The FIR in the case (No. 583/18) was filed the next day under stringent sections of the IPC including murder (302), rioting (147, 148, 149), attempt to murder (307), dacoity (395), mischief by fire (436), and abetment (109), among others, along with sections from the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. Despite the grave nature of the incident, Subodh Kumar's service pistol was never recovered. The government counsel revealed that accused Prashant Nat confessed to using the inspector's weapon and later dumping it in a canal. However, recovery efforts failed. Originally, cases were registered against 60 individuals, 27 of whom were named. But by the time the police filed the final charge sheet on March 1, 2019, only 44 accused remained. Five of them died later, one minor was released and 38 stood trial. Among the convicted are several local figures, including current and former village heads, district panchayat members, and members of right-wing outfits. Prominent names include Yogesh Raj, Jeetendra Malik alias Jeetu Fauji, Ashish Chauhan, Sonu Jatav and Shikhar Agarwal. According to police, four of the convicts remain in jail, while others were out on bail during the course of the trial. During Friday's sentencing, tight security was deployed around the court premises given the sensitivity and high-profile nature of the case. The defence, led by lawyer Ashok Dagar, expressed dissatisfaction with the judgment, announcing plans to challenge the verdict in the Allahabad high court. Talking to HT, Rajni Singh, wife of inspector Subodh Kumar Singh, said, 'We are satisfied with the court orders. In case the accused takes up the matter in the high court, we will pursue it there and ensure they remain behind bars.'
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Submit report on all abortion cases in Chittoor district, Collector directs officials
District Collector Sumit Kumar on Friday instructed officials of the Medical and Health Department to immediately verify all abortion cases reported in both government and private hospitals and submit a detailed report to ascertain the causes. He was addressing a meeting on the implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act. Emphasising the importance of promoting safe and normal deliveries in government hospitals and primary health centres (PHCs), Mr. Sumit Kumar said that each PHC should aim to conduct at least 50 normal deliveries per month. The Collector warned of disciplinary action against officials found negligent in their duties, especially those ignoring the activities of unqualified practitioners involved in illegal procedures. 'Centres violating medical norms must be shut down immediately,' he said. He also directed ASHA workers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), and Anganwadi staff to closely monitor abortion trends and report any suspicious activity confidentially. Stressing the need for monthly inspections, public awareness campaigns, and coordinated departmental efforts, Mr. Sumit Kumar said that strong measures were necessary to curb sex determination practices. He warned that criminal proceedings would be initiated against violators and scanning centres found conducting illegal gender determination tests.
