Sajjanar Holds Coordination Meet With Government Doctors for Speedy Justice in POCSO Cases
Hyderabad police chief V.C. Sajjanar discussed faster medical reports, charge sheets and stronger coordination with government doctors handling POCSO and rape cases.
City police commissioner V C Sajjanar on Thursday organized a coordination meet with 34 government hospital medical for speedy justice for POCSO rape anmd assault victim.
The priority is to ensure timely investigations, speedy filing of charge sheets and justice for victims of crimes against women and children, particularly in POCSO and rape cases, Sajjanar said.
Sajjanar emphasised that timely medical examinations and comprehensive medical reports play a crucial role in investigations and securing convictions in courts.
Sajjanar stressed that delays in receiving medical reports could affect the timely filing of charge sheets and directed that better coordination be maintained to ensure that investigations are completed within the prescribed legal deadlines.
Expressing concern over the increasing vulnerability of young girls, including those aged 13 and 14, to exploitation and crimes linked to the misuse of social media, he we are conducting counselling programmes and awareness campaigns in schools to educate students about online safety and personal security.
To improve coordination and avoid disruption to doctors' duties, during the meet commissioner proposed appointing dedicated police contact personnel at major government hospitals.
Similarly, police liaison officers would be designated to facilitate the speedy exchange of information between hospitals and investigating teams.
He also announced plans to establish a WhatsApp coordination group involving DCP-level officers, enabling doctors to directly communicate urgent issues to senior police officials and seek immediate assistance.
Medical officers shared their field-level experiences, challenges and concerns relating to medico-legal procedures.
Responding positively, the commissioner assured them that their issues would be reviewed with the concerned police officers and necessary support would be extended.
Both departments agreed to strengthen mutual coordination and take measures to ensure that investigations and medical procedures proceed without unnecessary delays.
Additional Commissioner of Police (Crimes) M. Srinivasulu, IPS, DCP Women Safety Wing Lavanya and other officials participated in the meeting.
