Child rights commission seeks report on alleged abuse of hostel girl in Ongole
The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has launched an inquiry into the alleged sexual abuse of a student from a BC Welfare hostel in Ongole. Authorities have arrested a retired employee under the POCSO Act following reports that a hostel cook facilitated the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical lapses in the safety and security protocols of state-run residential facilities for children, prompting urgent regulatory oversight.
The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) has sought a report from Prakasam district officials on the alleged sexual abuse of a girl from a BC Welfare hostel, and will visit the hostel to conduct an inquiry.
On September 29, the hostel’s cook allegedly sent two girls to a private house in Ongole town , where a retired employee allegedly abused one of them. The accused was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Speaking to The Hindu on Saturday (October 3, 2026), SCPCR member Vundavalli Gandhi Babu said the Commission had expressed concern over the incident and directed the officials concerned to conduct a detailed inquiry.
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