New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) The National Commission for Women on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of a news report regarding the alleged rape of a six-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district and the delay in providing her medical treatment.
The commission’s Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the state’s principal secretary, medical health and family welfare, directing that the survivor be provided immediate and free treatment.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought a detailed action taken report within seven days.
Citing media reports, the commission said the incident took place in a village under the Nandganj police station area where the minor was allegedly raped.
The girl was taken to a hospital in a serious condition, but she did not receive timely treatment, and her family had to move from one hospital to another for several hours, the NCW said.
Expressing concern over the incident and the alleged negligence, the commission said the case raises serious questions over children’s safety and accountability in the healthcare system.
“While expressing deep concern over this heinous crime as well as the alleged negligence in treatment, the commission has described it as raising serious questions about the accountability of the child protection and health systems,” the NCW wrote on X.
The commission has also sought strict action against officials responsible for the alleged delay and negligence, and directed that all hospitals be instructed to follow prescribed guidelines for prompt treatment of victims of sexual offences. PTI KSH PRK
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