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New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- New Indian Express
NCST seeks report on rape of minor girl in Odisha tribal hostel
BHUBANESWAR: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has issued notices to additional chief secretary, principal secretary of ST & SC Development department and DGP over alleged rape of a minor girl at the SSD girls hostel at Geneipada under Machkund police limits of Koraput district. The three officials have been asked by NCST to submit a detailed report on the case and action taken on the matter within a week of receiving the notice. The complaint was filed by BJD leaders Tukuni Sahu, Rajashree Mallick, Lopamudra Buxipatra and others, on May 5. The incident had reportedly taken place on April 13 and as per the police complaint filed by the girl's parents on April 30, she was sexually assaulted by some youths in the hostel. The parents came to know about her plight when they went to the hostel to take her home for summer vacation. Though a police complaint was registered, no arrests have been made yet. An investigation by the local district welfare officer revealed that the hostel inmates had on April 15 informed the headmistress (also the warden of the hostel) that some youths in inebriated condition were seen screaming outside the hostel campus on the fateful night. But, they were not aware of any crime committed on the girl. Subsequently, the local administration put the headmistress Bhanupriya Roy under suspension for not informing the higher authorities about the nuisance created by the youths outside the hostel and also not filing a police complaint. Medical reports of the girl are awaited. Considering the seriousness of the case, the NCST invoked its authority under Article 338A of the Constitution to investigate the complaint.
United News of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
NCST directs Odisha govt officials to investigate minor girl rape case in ST-SC Girls' Hostel
Bhubaneswar, May 14 (UNI) The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has invoked its authority under Article 338A of the Constitution of India to investigate the alleged rape of a minor girl at the Guneipada ST-SC Girls' Hostel, located in Lamtaput Block of Odisha's Koraput District. The NCST formally issued a notice on Tuesday following a serious complaint filed on May 5 by BJD leader and former minister Tukuni Sahu, along with others. The complaint pertains to the alleged heinous crime that occurred at the hostel, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Machkund Police Station in Koraput District. It also highlights systemic failures in the management and safety of Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste girls' hostels in Odisha. In response, the NCST has issued notices to the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, the Principal Secretary of the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, and the Director General of Police. These officials have been directed to submit a detailed report on the facts of the case and the actions taken within seven days of receiving the notice. The report may be submitted via post, in person, or through any other means of communication. The Commission has warned that failure to respond within the stipulated time frame may compel it to exercise its powers as a civil court under Article 338A, including issuing summons for a personal or representative appearance before the Commission. UNI DP ARN
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NCST initiates probe into rape of minor at hostel
Bhubaneswar: National Commission for (NCST) has launched an investigation into the alleged rape of a minor at a girls' hostel in Koraput. NCST's action came in response to a complaint filed by Tukuni Sahu and others on May its constitutional powers under Article 338A, the commission issued notices to three senior officials — additional chief secretary of the home department, principal secretary of ST & SC development department, and the director general of officials were given a seven-day deadline to submit a comprehensive report detailing the facts of the case and actions taken so far. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now NCST warned that failure to respond within the timeframe could result in the officials being summoned to appear before the commission."Please take notice that in case the commission does not receive a reply from you within the stipulated time, the commission may exercise the powers of civil court and issue summons for your appearance in person or by representative before the commission," the order case has prompted calls for stricter oversight and improved security measures at residential facilities for tribal students.
