2 days ago
Delhi Moves to Seal Playschool After Alleged Child Assault
A three-year-old child was allegedly hurt or abused at a playschool in Maujpur, Delhi.
The police are investigating what happened.
The Delhi Government has started steps to seal the school building.
Officials said people found guilty will face strong punishment under the law.
Aam Aadmi Party leaders criticized the government and police.
They said authorities have not done enough to stop crimes against children and women.
They also mentioned a separate case involving a child in Janakpuri.
The accusations in these cases are still being investigated or disputed.
The Delhi Government ordered proceedings to seal a Maujpur playschool after an alleged assault involving a three-year-old child.
The District Magistrate began the sealing process, while police investigate the incident.
The Chief Minister’s Office said anyone found guilty would face the strictest legal action.
AAP leaders accused the BJP-led authorities of failing to prevent or properly investigate crimes against girls and women.
AAP also raised a separate alleged Janakpuri case, claiming authorities had not registered a first information report against the school.
- Who
- A three-year-old child, the playschool, Delhi Government officials, police, and Aam Aadmi Party leaders are involved.
- What
- A child was allegedly assaulted at a playschool, prompting proceedings to seal the premises and a police investigation.
- Where
- The reported incident occurred at a playschool in Maujpur, northeast Delhi.
- When
- The Delhi Chief Minister’s Office issued its statement on Monday.
- Why
- The government ordered action in response to the alleged child abuse and said responsibility would be fixed if guilt is established.
Delhi Government
Aam Aadmi Party Opposition
Response to the Maujpur incident
Delhi Government
The Delhi Government said it had taken serious cognizance, ordered sealing proceedings, and would ensure strict legal action against anyone found guilty.
Aam Aadmi Party Opposition
AAP leaders argued that the government and police have failed to adequately address crimes against children, girls, and women.
Handling of crimes against women
Delhi Government
The Chief Minister’s Office emphasized the ongoing police investigation and the fixing of responsibility through legal proceedings.
Aam Aadmi Party Opposition
Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that authorities suppress cases, criminals feel emboldened, and investigations or arrests do not sufficiently deter crime.
Separate Janakpuri case
Delhi Government
The article reports AAP’s allegation that an FIR has not been registered against the school authorities; no government response to that specific claim is provided.
Aam Aadmi Party Opposition
AAP claimed an inquiry report had already been received but alleged that action against the school authorities had still not been taken.
Key facts
- Incident
- Alleged assault or abuse of a three-year-old child at a playschool
- Location
- Maujpur, northeast Delhi
- Government action
- Proceedings initiated to seal the school premises
- Investigation
- Police investigation is underway
- Official assurance
- Those found guilty will face the strictest action under law
- Political response
- AAP leaders criticized the Delhi Government and police over crimes against women and girls
- Separate case cited by AAP
- AAP alleged that an FIR had not been registered against school authorities in a Janakpuri case
Quotes
Delhi Chief Minister's Office
Office of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
“The Delhi government and Delhi Police try to suppress every case. A three-year-old girl was raped at her school in Janakpuri. The government was trying to suppress that case as well. The inquiry report against the school authorities has already been received, but Ashish Sood has not had an FIR registered against the school authorities yet.”
thehansindia.com
“On the directions of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the District Magistrate has initiated proceedings to seal the premises of the school. Police investigation is underway. Delhi Government will ensure that responsibility is fixed and those found guilty face the strictest action under law”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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