Ampati, March 29: The members of District Level Coordination Committee, South West Garo Hills held a meeting on Crimes against Women and Children at Ampati Circuit House on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairman of the Committee, Cyril V.Darlong Diengdoh.
The meeting reviewed the status of cases of crimes against women and found that 15 cases, including cases under POCSO, rape, domestic violence and molestation cases were pending and the District Police was asked to expedite these cases on a priority basis. It also discussed the problems and constraints in dealing with such crimes which led to the delay in resolving the cases.
During the meeting, the members also raised certain issues of concern, particularly teen pregnancy and early marriage, among others and the Deputy Commissioner suggested that the DMHO and District Social Welfare Office should organize awareness programmes in different parts of the district to educate the communities.
Earlier, the District Social Welfare Office & Member Secretary, DLCC, L.J.Sangma gave a status report of crimes against women in the district through a power point presentation.
