Thiruvananthapuram sources have made a statement that a three year old boy was allegedly tied to a leaf-shaped prop on a float for over two hours under the scorching sun during Janmashtami celebrations in Kerala recently, prompting the state child rights body to file a case and seek a report from police. According to sources the alleged incident occurred at Payyannur in Kannur.
As per the over two hour ordeal of the child
came to light after a man posted the photograph of the child, dressed as Lord
Krishna, on his Facebook page following which the Kerala State Commission for
Protection of Child Rights registered the case and the child was tied to a leaf
prop atop a vehicle during the procession.
Moreover the Commission has sought
reports from the home secretary, state police chief and Kannur district
collector within 15 days and according to sources the Payyannur police said
they have not received any complaint so far with regard to the incident.
