Child rights commission examines 13 witnesses in girl’s death
The Hindu
The Tamil Nadu State Commission for Protection of Child Rights on Thursday examined 13 witnesses in connection with its inquiry into the death of a 17-year-old girl in Coimbatore, allegedly following
The Tamil Nadu State Commission for Protection of Child Rights on Thursday examined 13 witnesses in connection with its inquiry into the death of a 17-year-old girl in Coimbatore, allegedly following sexual assault from her teacher, last week.
Those examined included the parents of the girl, her four friends (two girls and two boys), a representative of the Parents Teachers Association, acting principal of the school where the alleged sexual assault took place, the head constable who prepared the first information report, the woman inspector who is investigating the case and a senior police officer.
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