Child Protection Authority unit to probe abuse

by Chanuka Manapperuma

Chairperson, Child Protection Authority Padama Wetthewe told the Sunday Observer that a special unit will be set up to probe cases of child abuse, robberies and rape cases. She said that already 5,000 children have been displaced due to natural causes. "Under the authority, we do care for them together with the Department of Probation and Child Care. We also take legal action when necessary," she said.

The student education program inviting the public to be participants to create an awareness on child abuse, rape and other inhuman acts against minors will be launched by the Child Protection Authority.

This program will be implemented at district level and will be the main focus of the authority. The Chairperson said they were ready to take legal action regarding any case. "Under this programme, we are hoping to check Private Internet Cafes which mislead children and take necessary action, she stressed.

If we found anyone guilty we are planning to take he or she under the custody immediately.

Further she said, this programme will be implemented before March this year.