LAMKA, May 29: The Manipur Alliance for Child Rights, Churachandpur Chapter (MACR-CC) organised a one day consultative meeting on Juvenile Justice Act, POCSO Act, Substance Abuse Act and the role of media in relation to the laws.<\/p>\n
The district\u2019s SP, Kabib, while speaking as a resource person said that the children are safeguarded by the law and in this regards, the police have special justice units led by SI\/ASI rank officers, particularly women personnel.<\/p>\n
The role of the society and the media on the issue are very important, he said before appealing to all to take active roles.<\/p>\n
The SP said it is a sensitive issue, any victim or accused, i.e juvenile in conflict with the law, need to be handled with utmost care.<\/p>\n
He said a police shouldn\u2019t be in his official uniforms rather should be in civvies, while handling the victims or accused.<\/p>\n
Woman police are more preferred during such cases, he said and added the personnel should act according to the convenience of the child.<\/p>\n
And even if such an accused is found guilty, he or she should be put in an observation home and not in one run by the police.<\/p>\n
IFP Group Editor, Pradip Phanjoubam speaking on the topic \u2018role of media\u2019 said the media persons need to be committed in their work, as competition is high.<\/p>\n
He said the impression that the media\/ press know it all is a wrong conception and further suggested organising of periodical refresher courses.<\/p>\n
He also said that the practice of printing the details and pictures of juveniles is wrong and call for stern actions.<\/p>\n
The other resource person, Pishak, head of the New Life Foundation and the secretary of MACR and a noted activist of child rights said the public need to be more aware of the JJ Act, and learn more of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.<\/p>\n
MACR- CC rev Dr Nicky said substance abuse is one root cause of disorder in the district, and all should be part of the fight to eradicate such evils.<\/p>\n
Retrospection, introspection and action are the need of the hour, he expressed.<\/p>\n
He further lauded all those who are attending the meeting and commended the Khuga Company Station of the Red Shield Division and its CO Colonel Anil.<\/p>\n
Secy info and pub, MACR-CC Alex Guite gave the vote of thanks, and express thankfulness to the participant media persons, and then the resource persons.<\/p>\n
He further thanked Khuga Company col Anil for his help in organising the meeting, DC PK Jha for allowing the use of the District Training Centre and others.<\/p>\n
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