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I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at JAMMU: The Research and Advocacy Group (RAAG), a registered Voluntary organization of Jammu and Kashmir engaged in socio-legal research and Social welfare cause, has filed a petition before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Jammu seeking urgent intervention for the protection and rehabilitation of minor children allegedly being used for begging at major traffic junctions in Jammu city.
In a separate complaint submitted to the District Magistrate, Jammu, on the same issue, the organisation has also demanded substantive and precautionary measures by the district administration to curb the exploitation of children.
In its plea the RAAG organization has highlighted the recurring and disturbing sight of Jammu city wherein women carrying infants and very young children while collecting alms(Money) from motorists at prominent locations including Satwari Chowk, Bikram Chowk and others. In the petition, the organization has alleged that these children remain exposed for long hours to harsh winter conditions, heavy vehicular traffic, air pollution and a constant risk of road accidents, posing a grave threat to their life, health, safety and dignity.
Petition has been submitted by Advocate Madhvi Sambyal, Founder and Co-Convener of RAAG wherein it has been stated that under Section 2(14) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, any child found begging or being used for the purpose of begging is categorised as a “Child in Need of Care and Protection”, thereby mandating immediate rescue and intervention by statutory authorities. The complaint further points out that the use of a child for begging constitutes a punishable offence under Section 76 of the Act.
The petition also demands medical examination of such children to rule out the possibility of administration of intoxicating or harmful substances, an offence punishable under Section 77 of the Act.
RAAG has urged the Child Welfare Committee to conduct detailed inquiries into the identity of the victim children , role of the accompanying adults, and order medical screening. The organisation has also sought scientific procedures to rule out trafficking or organised exploitation.
While elaborating further about her petition , Advocate Madhvi Sambyal said ‘ It is the collective responsibility of the state and society to take care of the minor children, we cannot allow them to be exploited’. She also invited young volunteers to join the mission of the RAAG organization based on legal and constitutional values.
