HP CWC to take care of two infant girls whose mother died under suspicious circumstances

Ashok RainaDharamshala, Nov. 6 -- The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) is to take care of two infant girls whose mother has died under suspicious circumstances. CWC Chairman Vikramjeet Sharma today said the committee's primary objective was to ensure that the two infant girls did not remain deprived of proper care, nutrition, healthcare facilities and a safe family environment following their mother's death.

The action had been initiated under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, particularly Section 2(14), which defines children in need of care and protection.

The children's best interests would remain the top priority, and their circumstances would be assessed before taking further action unde...