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Haryana Child Rights Commission takes suo motu cognisance of Panchkula school assault, seeks report

Panchkula, Oct 31 (UNI) The Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (HSCPCR) has taken suo motu cognisance of an incident involving an alleged assault on a six-year-old child within school premises and sought a comprehensive, point-wise factual report from the District Education Officer (DEO), Panchkula.
In a notice issued on Saturday, Commission Chairperson Tripti directed the DEO to submit details of both the victim and the child alleged to have assaulted the victim, including their names, classes and school particulars. The report must also specify the exact date, time and place of the incident.
The Commission has sought details of the teachers and staff assigned to supervise the children at the time, including the person responsible for the classroom or school premises. It has asked the Education Department to explain the circumstances in which the incident occurred and whether adult supervision was available.
The DEO has also been directed to provide details of the immediate response by school authorities, including first aid, shifting the injured child to hospital and informing the parents or guardians. Information regarding medical treatment and assistance extended by the school or department has been sought.
The Commission has further asked for details of accountability measures, if any, against persons found responsible for lapses, steps to prevent recurrence, and any inquiry initiated by the Education Department.
The report must be accompanied by relevant records, including duty rosters, attendance records, CCTV footage, if available, the incident report and other school documents.
Emphasising that the matter concerns the safety and protection of children within school premises, the Commission has directed that the factual report, along with details of action taken, be furnished on priority.
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