Karnataka women’s commission chairperson expresses concern over increasing crimes against minors
Karnataka State Women’s Commission Chairperson Nagalakshmi Choudhary expressed concern over the rising number of crimes against minors in the state. She highlighted that Dharwad district recorded 83 POCSO cases involving children under 18 in the past three years, including cases of child marriage and teenage pregnancy. Choudhary emphasized the need for collective social responsibility to address these issues while also commending the healthcare services provided at local hospitals.
- ▪Dharwad district recorded 83 POCSO cases involving children below 18 years in the last three years.
- ▪12 cases involved child marriage and teenage pregnancy, while 33 minor girls became mothers after sexual assault.
- ▪Choudhary called for collective social responsibility to prevent such incidents.
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Karnataka State Women’s Commission Chairperson Nagalakshmi Choudhary has said that it is deeply disturbing that even after enacting several laws, crimes against minors had continue, which is a matter of concern.Speaking to presspersons after visiting the district hospital and the mother-and-child hospital in Dharwad on May 18, she said that Dharwad district had recorded 83 POCSO cases involving children below 18 years in the last three years. Of these, 12 cases involved child marriage and teenage pregnancy, while 33 minor girls had become mothers after sexual assault. In 22 cases, girls had reportedly undergone abortion due to social pressure and stigma.
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