Itanagar, Feb. 24 -- The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has reiterated that the safety, dignity and protection of children in educational institutions are non-negotiable, stressing that any violation of child rights will invite strict action under the law.
The assertion came during a review meeting held at the Civil Secretariat, Itanagar, to assess the Action Taken Report on the Commission's recommendations in connection with a sexual offence case reported in July last year at Mount Carmel School, Asali Village, Lower Dibang Valley district.
The ghastly incident resulted in immediate closure of the school and the subsequent lynching of the accused by a mob.
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