UNFPA sexual harassment case: Complainant writes to Modi
Patna, Aug 2: Prashanti Tiwari, the activist and architect of globally acknowledged Bandhan Tod strategy against child marriage, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help her in getting justice in her complaint against UNFPA India Representative Diego Palacios.
Tiwari ,a former United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) contractor in Bihar, has accused Diego Palacios of sexual harassment and abuse. The Bihar police registered a criminal case against the accused in February 2018.
However, the police investigation has not progressed much as Tiwari has alleged that UNFPA is stalling the case.
Tiwari told IANS on Thursday that she has pleaded with PM to help her in ensuring a fair criminal trial, which she alleges is continuously being influenced by senior UN officials in India and in New York.
"Senior UN officials still use their influence to seek confidential information on her case from Bihar police officials," she said, alleging that they are trying to quash her criminal complaint.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Tumakuru: Dalit family allegedly prevented from entering temple; accused arrested
Tumakuru: Police in Turuvekere have arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly obstructing a Dalit family from entering a temple and making caste-based remarks, officials said on Saturday.
The accused, identified as Rajanna, has been booked under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint filed by Rangaramu T. of Thuyalahalli village.
According to the FIR, the incident took place on April 18 around 5:30 pm when Rangaramu T. and his family visited the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Mallur village to offer prayers. It states that the accused allegedly objected to their entry and made remarks referring to caste hierarchy and questioning their presence inside the temple premises.
The FIR further states that the accused made additional remarks asserting that such entry into the temple was not permitted and asked the family to leave. It also mentions that the complainant was subjected to mental harassment through these statements.
Following the complaint, DySP Om Prakash Gowda along with revenue officials and police visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
Further investigation is underway.
