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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Grandparents say yes, Tangra boy won't have to live in shelter
1 2 Kolkata: The 14-year-old boy from Tangra, whose uncle and father murdered their wives and the boy's cousin in Feb, will now live with his cousin's grandparents. Parents-in-law of Prasun Dey, the younger of the two brothers who confessed to killing the two women and the girl at their Tangra residence before attempting to die by suicide by ramming their car against a metro pillar, have agreed to provide foster care for Prasun's nephew. The boy was also in the car but survived the crash. The decision ends three months of uncertainty over the fate of the teenager, who has been traumatised by the tragedy that unfolded in his home. While his mother, aunt, and cousin died, he survived multiple attempts on his life. Until the septuagenarian couple stepped forward, no member of the extended family was willing to take care of the child, and he was living in a state-run home. The boy's maternal grandparents are dead. Though his maternal uncle and aunt are well-off and live in Mumbai, West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) functionaries, who were trying to find foster care for the boy, were unable to contact them. On Saturday, the father of the boy's aunt, whom the teen called 'Dadu' or grandpa, called WBCPCR advisor Ananya Chatterjee, saying he wanted to take the child in. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The last time Chatterjee had approached the couple — shortly after the incident — they expressed their inability to look after the teenager, citing their age, ill health, and mental state after losing their daughter and granddaughter. "When I spoke to them three months ago, they were devastated and struggling to cope with the tragedy that befell them. They were so distraught that they said that despite feeling for the boy, they were not in a position to take his responsibility. They were unsure how long they would live. Both their fondness for the child and their helplessness in the face of the tragedy were apparent, and I did not pursue it further. It was they who got in touch with me on Saturday and requested to care for the boy," Chatterjee said. After he was discharged from hospital, the boy had expressed his desire to live with the grandparents. "This is the best thing that could have happened to him. At least, he will not feel he is unwanted," said Chatterjee. Child psychologists agreed that this will be the best thing that could happen to the teenager. "He needs a stable, supportive, and loving family, and those who are sensitive to his situation. Getting an opportunity to live with grandparents whom he loves and can trust will put him at ease. Also, it will go a long way to dispel the feeling of being abandoned. It will certainly be better than an institutional home," said senior child and adolescent psychiatrist Rima Mukherjee. Chatterjee said WBCPCR will try to get the teenager admitted to a school with a hostel so he can return to the grandparents' house on the weekends.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Kabaddi turns a defence against gender violence
Kolkata: Defying social stigma often linked to women in sports , Niaz Banu is one among 4,000 adolescent girls in the state who have turned to playing kabaddi and become self-efficient in ensuring personal safety. Much like Banu, kabaddi also changed the life of Tanima Kaur, who was on the verge of being married off against her will. Kaur, however, refused to tie the knot and is a successful kabbadi player now. The sport is being used to instill confidence and resilience in girls so that they can combat gender-based violence and challenge various child rights violations. This ' Kabaddi for Empowerment ' methodology has been implemented by Terre des Hommes Foundation and Praajak for over six years in several districts, including Malda, Siliguri, and Baharampur. On Thursday, West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR), in collaboration with Terre des Hommes Foundation and Praajak,organised an event titled "Empowerplay: Building Safer Futures for Girls through Sports." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Director of Praajak Deep Purkayastha said, "Kabaddi has helped adolescent girls to reclaim public spaces with courage." India head of Terre des Hommes Anindit Roy Chowdhury spoke how girls in Patharpratima in the Sundarbans had taken up the sport sans any hesitation. Masooma Parveen, another kabaddi player, who once heard that she'd "bring shame," now says with pride, "I brought trophies." Shukhomoni Barman from Siliguri leads four kabaddi teams. Chairperson of WBCPCR Tulika Das spoke about the need to go beyond gender to embrace true inclusivity.
