Two Minors Sexually Abused, One Accused Held Nagpur: Two minor girls were allegedly sexually abused in separate incidents by men residing in their neighborhood in Kamptee. In the first case, a 10-year-old girl was allegedly molested by her 32-year-old neighbor, a laborer. The accused reportedly sent the survivor’s brother out on the pretext of some cycle work and then committed the crime when the girl was alone in her house. A girl who witnessed the act alerted the victim’s family, and the survivor later narrated the incident to her parents. New Kamptee police registered a First Information Report (FIR) and immediately arrested the accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act. In the second incident, a 14-year-old girl was abused by a 25-year-old man she had known for three months. The accused, also from the same neighborhood in Kamptee, was booked under the POCSO Act, but he managed to evade arrest. Police authorities stated that his arrest is imminent. The cases highlight the vulnerability of minors in communities where perpetrators exploit their proximity and trust. The POCSO Act, designed to protect children from sexual abuse, mandates stringent legal action against offenders. However, the incidents underscore the challenges in ensuring swift justice, particularly when suspects attempt to flee or hide. Law enforcement officials emphasized the importance of community vigilance and reporting mechanisms to address such crimes. The police have assured that both cases will be thoroughly investigated, with the accused facing legal consequences under the provisions of the POCSO Act. The incidents have also sparked discussions about the need for stricter neighborhood monitoring and awareness campaigns to prevent similar occurrences.#kamptee #poctso_act #new_kamptee_police #minor_girls #law_enforcement_officials
LPG Queues Grow, Police Shield For Agencies Likely Residents in Nagpur are facing growing frustration as long queues form outside LPG agencies amid a severe supply shortage. Cylinder distributors in the district may soon receive police protection to prevent law-and-order issues, as authorities work to manage the crisis. Public anger has intensified as people struggle to secure domestic LPG cylinders, with online booking systems reportedly failing in several areas. This has forced individuals to visit agencies directly, hoping to obtain refills. Waiting times have stretched beyond a month in some cases, leading to crowds gathering outside distribution points. A similar situation recently occurred in Kamptee, where tensions flared at a gas agency, briefly turning volatile. The administration is considering measures to address the crisis, including providing police protection to LPG agencies, delivery vehicles, and distribution staff. During a recent meeting chaired by the chief secretary and attended by officials from across the state, it was decided that police assistance would be provided if large crowds gather during cylinder distribution and agencies request protection, after assessing the law-and-order situation. The district administration has also formed a special committee to monitor LPG availability, headed by collector Dr Vipin Itankar. The committee includes rural SP Harssh Poddar as member secretary, district supply officer Anand Padole, municipal commissioner, and senior officials from HPCL, IOCL, and BPCL. This group will track LPG stocks, coordinate with oil companies, and ensure smoother distribution across the district. Authorities have announced the creation of 24x7 control rooms at both district and municipal levels.#nagpur #kamptee #dr_vipin_itankar #harssh_poddar #anand_padole
