After a class XI student was accused of sexual molestation by a class V student of the same educational institute for specially abled children on Rajpur Road, the institution has expelled the accused minor. Officiating director of National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) Nachiketa Rout said that during the statement accused minor has stated that earlier too during 2017 he had done similar deeds with other children. Based on his statements the director on Monday conducted an internal meeting to take preventive measures for the security of children.
Rout said, “In order to take preventive measures for future perspective we have changed both wardens. The boys hostel will be directly looked after by the vice-principal of the school, Amit Kumar. Girl’s hostel will be looked after by Veena Dangwal. In addition to that scheduling of activities has been fixed. Morning from 6AM to 7AM has been fixed for yoga and at 10PM sleeping time has been fixed. It will be strictly implemented.”
He further said, “Earlier we had class I to III in a separate wing, but now we have also separated class IV and V. We are also going to conduct parents-teachers meeting after the commencement of half yearly examinations that are ongoing as of now.”
He added, “The child rights protection committee has been asked to inquire about the past instances also. The committee has also been asked to review any complaints. Strict actions would be taken against the students involved or if there was lapse in part of any staff member.”