May 20, 2025

The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights recently conducted a review meeting in Shivamogga to assess the implementation of child safety measures in residential schools. During the meeting, members expressed disappointment over the lack of action taken to protect children, citing an incident of alleged child sexual abuse at a hostel in the district. The officers faced criticism for their unpreparedness and inability to provide crucial information regarding child protection policies and regulations. The review meeting shed light on the urgent need for better enforcement of child safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

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