child protection
Pope Leo XIV Urges Italian Catholic Church to Develop Abuse Prevention Culture Amid Global Crisis
Nov 20, 2025 11:09 pm CST
Pope Leo XIV has called on the Italian Catholic Church to develop a comprehensive "culture of prevention" regarding clerical child sexual abuse, addressing longstanding criticisms about Italy's delayed response to this worldwide crisis. While emphasizing victim support, survivor groups express disappointment that concrete actions and investigations remain lacking in Italy, where an estimated 1,106 priests have been accused of abuse since 2000.
Kerala School Teacher Sentenced to Life for Raping 10-Year-Old Student: Justice Served in Landmark POCSO Case
Nov 15, 2025 07:49 pm CST
A 48-year-old school teacher and BJP activist in Kerala received life imprisonment for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl. The Thalassery Fast Track Special Court convicted him under multiple sections of the POCSO Act and IPC after a thorough investigation that examined 42 witnesses and 91 documents. The case highlights Kerala's commitment to protecting child rights through strict enforcement of child protection laws.
Fugitive Father Arrested After 11 Months for Raping and Impregnating Teen Daughter in Assam
Nov 12, 2025 05:54 pm CST
After evading authorities for 11 months, a 41-year-old man has been arrested in Assam's Cachar district for allegedly raping his teenage daughter, resulting in her pregnancy. The victim, who filed a complaint in January, revealed that her father had threatened her life if she disclosed the abuse, which occurred in 2022. The accused has been charged under the POCSO Act and remanded to judicial custody.
Class 7 Student Lured Through Instagram and Gang-Raped in Lucknow Hotel: Police Investigation Underway
Nov 06, 2025 05:30 pm CST
A 7th-grade student in Lucknow became the victim of a gang rape after being lured by an Instagram contact and his accomplices. The minor was confined to a hotel room for two days where she was repeatedly assaulted. Two suspects have been arrested under POCSO Act charges, while police continue searching for the primary perpetrator who initiated contact through social media.
Bank CEO Arrested in FBI Sting Operation After Attempting to Meet Minor for Sex
Nov 02, 2025 05:26 pm CST
The former CEO of Evolve Bank & Trust was arrested in an FBI sting operation after allegedly attempting to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old boy through a dating app. Bob Hartheimer faces federal charges for attempted production of child pornography and transfer of obscene material to a minor, marking a significant scandal in the financial sector.
Tragic Case in Uttar Pradesh: Man Assaults Partner for Child Abuse Before Taking His Own Life
Oct 24, 2025 07:42 pm CST
A disturbing case from Deoria, Uttar Pradesh reveals how a father took extreme measures against his partner who allegedly sexually assaulted his 6-year-old daughter, before ultimately ending his own life under social pressure. The incident highlights serious issues of child protection, domestic violence, and mental health crises following traumatic events.
Three-Year-Old Dalit Girl Sexually Assaulted in Jodhpur: Suspect Arrested and Rising Concerns Over SC-ST Women Safety in Rajasthan
Oct 24, 2025 01:19 pm CST
A three-year-old Dalit girl was sexually assaulted in Jodhpur after being lured with snacks by a family acquaintance who was later arrested. The incident highlights alarming statistics of crimes against SC-ST women in Rajasthan, with 763 rape cases registered between January 2024 and January 2025, prompting opposition criticism of deteriorating law and order in the state.
Infant Trafficking Case Uncovered in Maharashtra: Four Charged for Selling Newborn for Rs 1 Lakh
Oct 17, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Police in Maharashtra's Thane district have filed charges against four individuals involved in the illegal sale of a 17-day-old baby boy for Rs 1 lakh. The case, which involves a couple from Kalyan taluka selling their newborn to a couple from Raigad district, was uncovered by the Women and Child Welfare department. All parties have been charged under the Juvenile Justice Act, and the infant has been rescued.
13-Year-Old Tribal Girl Forcibly Married and Sexually Assaulted in Maharashtra: Five Arrested
Oct 17, 2025 04:33 pm CST
Police in Maharashtra's Palghar district have arrested five individuals following allegations that a 13-year-old tribal girl was forcibly married and repeatedly sexually assaulted. The case involves multiple serious charges including child marriage, trafficking, and sexual crimes against minors, with authorities invoking provisions of the POCSO Act and other protective legislation.
India Condemns Pakistan at UN for Child Rights Violations and Cross-Border Terrorism During Operation Sindoor Discussion
Oct 14, 2025 10:26 am CST
At the 80th UN General Assembly, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey defended India's Operation Sindoor as a necessary response to Pakistan's cross-border terrorism, highlighting the UN Secretary-General's 2025 report documenting Pakistan's violations against children. Dubey detailed how Pakistan's actions have resulted in Afghan children's casualties while emphasizing India's commitment to child protection through initiatives like Child Helpline 1098.