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Patna : Bihar Human Rights Commission (BHRC) on November 9 issued notice to SSP, Patna, and SP, City (Central), Patna, in a case of alleged sexual assault on a five year old girl studying in ST. Xavier High School , Patna, by two teachers of the institution. It has asked SP, City(Central), Patna, to appear before before the Commission on November 29, ,2016, at 12 noon along with the status report on action taken in the matter. The report should cover various points mentioned in the complaint, the BHRC said.
Shruti Mathur, wife of Abhishek Kumar, Road No 4, Jai Mahavir Colony, Kumhrar, Patna, has lodged complaint with BHRC sexual assault on her old daughter studying in ST. Xavier High School , Patna, alleged by the two teachers of the institution enclosing copy of FIR, medical report, other documents, news paper cuttings etc. The commission on Wednesday issued order for send complaint to the SSP, Patna.
The matter refers to Mahila police station case No 73/16 dated November 3, 2016, under sections 376/34 IPC and 6 POCSO Act, 2012. The complaint alleged insensivity /unwelcome attitude of the police officials of Mahila police station as well as the Deputy SP, Town. According to the complaint, it took almost nine hours before the FIR could be lodged after intervention by senior police officials. The petitioner has serious doubts about the role/connivence of other functionaries of the institution as well, according to BHRC member Neelmani. The complainant has also mentioned about an earlier occurrence of similar nature in August, 2016, he said.