Police admits men need to gear up

Senior police officers say that their personnel should come out pre-conceived notions while handling cases related to child abuse and should treat them on priority. A few officers say some people have been found misusing the law to blackmail educational institutions even to the extent of extorting money from managements.

Former DGP B. Prasada Rao said that such issues if left untreated will leave the child in pain and may mould him to become either a timid or violent person in future and will have an effect all through the life.

“Firstly, parents of such kids should be counselled to not back off from a police case thinking that it would affect their child’s future. Teachers, especially men who are most of the times aggressive, should be identified and counselled by professionals. It is the responsibility of the managements to minimise such incidents.” Mr Rao said.

A senior police officer says that there should be more seminars conducted for the personnel on the law. “A circular from any higher office of a district or the state on handling such case with a clear instruction manual will help them understand it better. Briefing subordinates during monthly crime reviews will help,” he said/

“A few such incidents have come to our notice and they are under inquiry. All those found responsible will be treated as per law,” Rachakonda police commissioner Mahesh Bhagawat said.