Uttar Pradesh: Shopkeeper accused for alleged sexual abuse, blackmail to extort money; FIR filed
Meerut: A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against a 37-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly sexually abusing numerous children and young adults in a village and recording the act to blackmail them afterward for money.
According to NDTV, the suspect, who ran a local grocery store, has allegedly targeted customers who visited his shop. He is accused of offering the victims drinks laced with intoxicants, and then sexually assaulting them while recording the incidents. He reportedly used these videos to blackmail the children, threatening to make the videos public unless they paid him.
The FIR, registered under sections for unnatural sex, criminal intimidations, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, includes six victims, four of whom are minors. One victim described the incident, saying, "One day I had gone to buy something from his shops. He offered me a cold drink. I fainted after drinking it. He showed me a video he had recorded of me and demanded money from me. I told my mother about what had happened after a few days," as reported by the news outlet.
Families of the victims described the severe trauma their children have endured to NDTV. One mother revealed the devastating effect on her son, stating, "My son has stopped eating or drinking. He has gone quiet, he does not talk to anyone." Another parent shared that the abuse had been ongoing for nearly four years, but the village came to know only when a video of the assaults surfaced on social media. “He used to threaten to kill my son, he would put a gun to his head and demand money. When we suspected that money was missing from the house for a few days, we asked him but he did not say anything, he would just stay quiet. He would rarely go to school and would not eat or drink anything. Once, he tried to take his own life," the victim’s mother added.
According to the publication's report, the Kailash Satyarthi Foundation has taken note of the situation and has affirmed its commitment to fighting for the victims. "Our foundation will fight the legal battle against the accused and demand justice for these children," asserted Rakesh Sengar, Executive Director of the Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation. Additionally, the police have stated that they are conducting raids at several locations to apprehend the accused.
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Use AI-based security system to ensure safety of women healthcare personnel: Sharan Prakash Patil
Bengaluru, Sep 13: Karnataka's minister for Medical Education & Skill Development Sharan Prakash Patil on Friday suggested integration of AI technology in the security system to ensure safety of women healthcare personnel across Karnataka, an official release said.
The minister chaired a high-level meeting at Vikasa Soudha to discuss measures aimed at strengthening security at medical colleges, hospitals and hostels. This follows a previous meeting led by Patil to review the current security systems and propose enhancements.
During the meeting, Patil also emphasised the importance of integrating feedback from women healthcare professionals and other stakeholders. “Directors of medical institutions must gather feedback in writing and take concrete steps to implement necessary measures."
Patil suggested that a security audit committee should be formed with monthly meetings to review the safety protocols. Additionally, thorough background checks must be conducted for all security personnel, according to the release.
“To further ensure safety, 24/7 canteen facilities should be available so that women healthcare staff do not need to leave the premises,” the minister said.
Patil also announced that a panel will be formed at the State Secretariat to oversee the implementation of these measures.
B L Sujatha Rathod, Director of Medical Education, provided a detailed presentation on the current security initiatives. The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Mohammad Mohsin, Principal Secretary of Medical Education, Mission Director of National Health Mission Y Naveen Bhat and Venkateshmurthy, Joint Secretary.
ಇಂದು ವಿಕಾಸಸೌಧದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ ಸುರಕ್ಷತೆಯ ಕುರಿತ ಉನ್ನತಮಟ್ಟದ ಸಭೆಯ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆ ವಹಿಸಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದೆ.
— Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil (@S_PrakashPatil) September 13, 2024
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