January 8, 2020 11:12 AM

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J&K Chief Secy reviews status of sexual offence cases under POCSO Act

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam chaired a meeting to review the status of investigations of cases of sexual offence, rape against women and children under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.<br />'' <br />'' The status of investigations, production of challans before the Courts and trials related to offences under POCSO Act was reviewed comprehensively.<br />'' <br />'' Home Department was asked to ensure that the cases registered under POCSO Act are properly investigated and challans produced before the specially designated courts within the stipulated time frame. He also directed IGP Crime to organise Training Cum Sensitization programme in the month of January, 2020 for all SHOs of the police stations across the Union Territory regarding prevention & collection of evidence and completion of investigation in these cases within 2 months.<br />'' <br />'' IGP Crime was also asked to ensure the implementation of Emergency Response Support System.<br />'' <br />'' Chief Secretary asked the Social Welfare Department to prepare a short clip of 2 minutes in collaboration with theatre artists group like 'Mahila Balika' to spread awareness regarding the prevention of child abuse and prosecution of crimes against children and ensure its screening in Schools, Colleges, Aganwadi centres, Panchayats as well as TV channels in the coming months.<br />''  <br />

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