The Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission (MPHRC) taking cognizance of the incident of delay in registering FIR against the accused in the rape of a minor in the State Capital issued notices to the Town Inspector (TI) Kolar police station under section 16 of the Human Rights Protection Act 1993. Besides, the commission has said that why not the TI be prosecuted under Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act 2012.
The Commission has taken cognizance over delay in filing FIR by the police against the Kidzee School handler accused of rape with a minor of three year old. The Commission has expressed concern not only over the incident but over the police inaction despite confirmation of the rape in medical examination of the minor.The Commission in its observation opined that it is concerning that the police did not filed the FIR immediately and its failure in taking the necessary action needed immediately.
The Commission has considered that the delay in filing FIR by the police after the rape with the minor is violation of human rights of minor girl and her parents. The Commission has issued notice to TI Kolar police station under section 16 of the Human Rights Protection Act 1993 and said that why not departmental action should be taken against the TI besides why not he be prosecuted under Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act 2012.
The Commission has also expressed its intent to compensate the victim family.
The Commission has told the Kolar police station TI to present before it with his clarification over the issue.