MCPCR takes cognizance of Molnoi blast, calls ATR from DC
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IMPHAL, Dec 27: Taking cognizance of an explosion on December 20 at Molnoi village which injured three children, the Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has called for an Action Taken Report (ATR) from Saurabh Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Tengnoupal.
The ATR shall be submitted to the commission within 15 days, said the MCPCR.
Notably, the explosion of an explosive device at Molnoi village, under Pallel police station, injured Linus Hemgou Hou Baite (10), son of Douthanglen Baite; Alex Jamgubsei Baite (8), son of Douthenglen Baite; and Ngamgunmang Haokip (8), son of Late Haokholen Haokip.
All three children are presently undergoing treatment in the ICU of a private hospital in the State, noted the MCPCR in its letter to the Deputy Commissioner.
The Commission said it views the incident with grave concern, as it constitutes a serious violation of the children's right to life and safety. The presence of unsecured arms and explosive remnants in civilian areas has rendered villages unsafe for children, making them innocent victims of a prolonged, insecure environment, it said.
The MCPCR then recommended the district administration and State authorities to bear the full cost of medical treatment, including ICU care, medicines, and post-hospital care; ensure issuance of health cards to the families/unhindered access to benefits under CMHT or PMJAY; and initiate enrolment of the children under the sponsorship scheme of Mission Vatsalya, or other eligible welfare and rehabilitation schemes, to ensure sustained financial and psychosocial support.
The ATR shall be submitted to the commission within 15 days, said the MCPCR.
Notably, the explosion of an explosive device at Molnoi village, under Pallel police station, injured Linus Hemgou Hou Baite (10), son of Douthanglen Baite; Alex Jamgubsei Baite (8), son of Douthenglen Baite; and Ngamgunmang Haokip (8), son of Late Haokholen Haokip.
All three children are presently undergoing treatment in the ICU of a private hospital in the State, noted the MCPCR in its letter to the Deputy Commissioner.
The Commission said it views the incident with grave concern, as it constitutes a serious violation of the children's right to life and safety. The presence of unsecured arms and explosive remnants in civilian areas has rendered villages unsafe for children, making them innocent victims of a prolonged, insecure environment, it said.
The MCPCR then recommended the district administration and State authorities to bear the full cost of medical treatment, including ICU care, medicines, and post-hospital care; ensure issuance of health cards to the families/unhindered access to benefits under CMHT or PMJAY; and initiate enrolment of the children under the sponsorship scheme of Mission Vatsalya, or other eligible welfare and rehabilitation schemes, to ensure sustained financial and psychosocial support.