NCPCR asks K'taka police to probe incident where SC students forced to clean septic tank
New Delhi, Dec 18: Apex child rights body NCPCR has directed the Karnataka police to probe the reported incident where Scheduled Caste students were allegedly forced to clean a septic tank used for human waste disposal.
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, in a letter addressed to the Kolar Deputy Commissioner, expressed deep concern over the gravity of the reported incident and sought an action taken report within three days from the date of receipt of the communication.
It urged immediate action against those found guilty in the matter.
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The Commission sought the invoking of Section 13(1) of the CPCR Act, 2005, Section 17 of the RTE Act, 2009, and Section 75 of the JJ Act, 2015, to ensure a comprehensive and thorough investigation.
The NCPCR further directed authorities to conduct a thorough inquiry into the incident and take necessary action against individuals found guilty. The Commission emphasised the seriousness of the matter and called for a prompt and transparent investigation.
The NCPCR has requested an action taken report within three days from the date of receipt of the letter issued on Monday.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
