UP: Caretaker booked after children allege abuse in shelter home

Baghpat: A case has been registered against a caretaker of a children’s home in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district over allegations of mistreatment and assault of children residing there, officials said on Thursday.

According to information released by the district information department, District Probation Officer Rahul Verma interacted with children during an inspection of Kshitij Bal Evam Shishu Grih, run by Gharaunda Welfare Society in Sarurpur Kalan village on Wednesday.

During the interaction, the children allegedly accused caretaker Ankita of misbehaving with them, scolding and threatening them, and physically assaulting them.

Subsequently, the district probation officer ordered an inquiry into the allegations. The caretaker’s conduct was found to be inappropriate during the investigation, following which a case was registered against her at Baghpat police station, officials said.

Police have registered an FIR and initiated an investigation.

The administration said negligence in ensuring the safety and proper care of children residing in childcare institutions would not be tolerated.