Veerbhatti Child Abuse Scandal: Madrasa Investigation Underway

Nainital: CM Dhami orders an investigation of all madrasas in the state, and legal action will be taken

The team led by the City Magistrate found 24 children in sick condition in the illegally running Madrasa in Veerbhatti. It was told that the children of the madrasa had accused the director and his son of assault and exploitation.

Taking cognizance of the inhuman treatment of children in the madrassa at Veerbhatti near Jeolikot in Nainital, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed to investigate all the madrassas of the state. Following the CM’s instructions to Additional Chief Secretary Radha Raturi, the Home Department has issued orders in this regard to all the District Magistrates.

It has been said that wherever any unethical act is found, immediate legal action should be taken. The team led by the City Magistrate found 24 children in sick condition in the illegally running Madrasa in Veerbhatti. It was told that the children of the madrasa had accused the director and his son of assault and exploitation.

In this case, the police have registered a case against Madrasa operator Mohammad Harun and his son Ibrahim under various sections including POCSO. After this episode, CM ordered the investigation of all madrassas.