Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission (MPHRC) on Friday took cognizance of the incident of harassment of girls in a foster home at Patel Nagar, Shivpuri.
According to the information, Shaila Agrawal was the owner of foster home. Her father, KN Agrawal, has been accused of the sexual harassment of the girls.
Sensing the seriousness of the case, the MPHRC has sought report from the Collector and Superintendent of Police (SP) through a faxed letter.
Commission has sought medical reports and the statements of the girls as well as a copy of the FIR.
Notably, the incident occurred at Madhav Bal Ashram in Shivpuri, which is run by Shaila Agrawal. Her father, KN Agrawal, has been accused of the rapes with the girls. Agrawal is now absconding.
The incident came to light when members of child welfare committee went to the Ashram for inspection. The girls complained to them about sexual harassment and rape.
Subsequently, the committee members informed the district administration. Collector OP Shrivastava ordered a probe and directed the officials to Women Empowerment Officer to suspend the license of the ashram. Women empowerment officer has prepared the proposal to suspend the license of the ashram.
The Woman and Child Welfare department began a probe and recorded statements of the girls.
The inmates told the officials that KN Agarwal had raped many girls apart from sexual harassment with other inmates. The medical examination confirmed that they were raped.