Malad School Minor Sexual Assault Case: NCPCR Directs DCP To Submit Action Taken Report On FIR By Victim's Mother

Mumbai: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has directed the deputy commissioner of police of Zone XI to submit an action taken report (ATR) with regard to the FIR registered on February 13 about the sexual molestation of a 3.6 year old girl in a high-end school in Malad the day before.

The mother has filed the FIR on behalf of her daughter. The latter has identified the ayah who took her to the washroom and the teacher who molested her. She has referred to the teacher as the "monster" who assaulted her. The mother said the report of Cooper Hospital and a private hospital both confirm sexual molestation.

"Despite solid evidence to back up the allegation of my daughter, the Bangur Nagar police station is extremely reluctant to take action in the matter. Hence I have filed a writ petition in Bombay high court. I will not rest till I get justice for my child," the mother told FPJ.

The NCPCR has in its letter dated April 25 (FPJ has a copy) stated that it has taken cognisance of the complaint received from the parent under section 13 (1)(j) of CPCR Act, 2005. The letter signed by Rajesh Kumar Singh, registrar of the Commission, has directed the DCP "to conduct an inquiry/investigation into the matter by ensuring safety, security and well being of the minor."