Tribune News Service
Karnal, April 20
The cases of child sexual abuse continue unabated in Karnal district. In most of the cases, culprits are known to the victims.
The data of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) revealed that on an average, 10 cases of the children being sexually abused were reported in the district every month in 2020 and 2021.
As many as 117 children were sexually abused last year, while 34 in 2021 till March 31, the data stated. It further revealed that 130 children were sexually abused in 2019, 111 in 2018, and 61 in 2017.
"The incident leaves children traumatised. We try our best to bring the children out of trauma, which they have gone through while being sexually abused," said Umesh Chanana, chairman CWC.
SP Ganga Ram Punia said they register a case immediately after receiving a complaint. "We also ensure the quick arrest of the accused," he said, adding that the women police personnel of the Durga Shakti team also conduct seminar in schools to spread awareness.
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