26 girls missing from an unregistered children’s home in Bhopal, former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Chouhan calls for swift action. The NCPCR chief raises concerns about alleged forced conversions at the shelter, while an FIR has been filed against the home’s manager.
26 Girls Missing From Illegal Bhopal Hostel. Forced Conversion Alleged
The FIR further says that the children's home was not being run under the Juvenile Justice Act and was unregistered.#bhopal #MadhyaPradeshNews pic.twitter.com/YkNNKZXGaa
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10 Point Brief:
- Former Madhya Pradesh CM, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, highlights the alarming disappearance of 26 girls from an unauthorized children’s home in Bhopal.
- The illegal shelter, located in Parwalia police station area, lacked registration under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
- Anil Methew, identified as the manager of the home, faces accusations following an FIR lodged at Parwaliya Sadak Police Station.
- Out of the 68 girls initially registered at the facility, a significant 26 remain unaccounted for.
- The issue gained momentum as NCPCR chief Priyank Kanoongo expressed grave concerns over alleged forced conversions to Christianity within the shelter.
- Kanoongo highlighted his visit to the unlicensed home, emphasizing that many of the children, predominantly Hindus, were reportedly coerced into practicing Christianity.
- The NCPCR chief further criticized the collaboration of the Madhya Pradesh women and child welfare department with such questionable NGOs.
- The children’s home, previously operating as a child line partner, faced increased scrutiny for its illicit activities.
- Authorities have initiated investigations into the matter, with growing demands for strict actions against those involved in the illegal shelter’s operation.
- The incident underscores broader concerns about the regulation and oversight of childcare institutions, necessitating immediate intervention and comprehensive reforms.
#MadhyaPradesh | 26 girls go missing from #Bhopal’s children home, former CM urges state govt to take action
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