October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024
MONIGONG CHILD ABUSE CASE
ITANAGAR, Sep 19: The Special Judge POCSO at Yupia is finally set to announce her verdict in the Monigong child abuse case on September 24, a judgement that could define Arunachal Pradesh's commitment to justice.
The final arguments in the case against the main accused Yumken Bagra and his co-accused has completed, bringing to light the harrowing saga of over 21 minor children who suffered years of unimaginable sexual abuse at the hands of those meant to protect them.
For more than four years, these young lives were torn apart by acts of sexual violence, allegedly perpetrated by Bagra, a hostel warden entrusted with their care. The evidence against him is overwhelming—medical reports, forensic data and most damning of all, the brave testimonies of the victims.
The case involves multiple charges of sexual assault, rape, and other offenses under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The case revolves around the accused, Bagra, who, as a hostel warden, allegedly committed sexual offenses against multiple minor victims over several years.
The case began with an FIR filed by the parents of two victims against Bagra, accusing him of sexually assaulting his twin daughters.
The investigation revealed that Bagra had sexually assaulted at least 21 minors, leading to his arrest and subsequent charge sheet.
Multiple victims testified about the sexual assaults, which included rape, molestation, and administering sedative drugs to the children.
Medical examinations corroborated the victims' statements, showing evidence of sexual assault.
Forensic evidence, including CFSL reports, confirmed the presence of sedative drugs and retrieved incriminating data from the accused's mobile phone.
Additional individuals, including a teacher and the headmaster, were also implicated for their failure to report the crimes and for threatening the victims to maintain silence.
The eyes of India are on Arunachal as the verdict in the Yumken Bagra case could be a turning point, determining whether future cases are met with the full force of the law or continue to be overshadowed by the power dynamics that have too often allowed abusers to escape justice. (Source: NewsFy)
