NHRC asks Delhi Police to review security at juvenile homes

Voicing concern over lax security arrangements at juvenile observation homes in the city, the National Human Rights Commission today recommended that the Delhi Police conduct a review of all homes and ensure proper safety arrangements there.
The directions have come against the backdrop of an investigation carried out by the Commission at Seva Kutir Juvenile Home in North Delhi, where a spate of violent incidents and cases of drug and sexual abuse among inmates were reported last year.
Taken suo motu cognisance of media reports, NHRC has conducted a surprise inspection of the home and found the private agency, entrusted with security of Seva Kutir, had failed in its duty to stop entry of contraband and surgical blades, which were used in several violent incidents inside the Home.

The Commission has asked the Delhi Government to submit an action taken report in this case within six weeks.
It has also directed the private agency to ensure proper deployment of security personnel as per the strength and guidelines recommended by the Delhi Police.
Over 30 juveniles had escaped from Seva Kutir in December last year after going on a rampage, burning furniture and other property.