How Could You? Hall of Shame – India Orphanage

This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions.

From Allahabad, India, Vidya Bhushan Ojha,50, “a peon at a government orphanage in Shivkoti area of Allahabad,” was arrested for raping three minor girls under the age of 10.

“The matter came to light when a child, who was adopted from there, told her foster parents about the woes of the inmates. The parents immediately approached the local administration.

An inquiry and medical examination of the girls substantiated the complaint. The state government has also suspended Urmila Gupta, warden of the orphanage, and ordered an inquiry against her.

Investigating officer Pramod Kumar said Ojha had confessed to his crime.

‘He has admitted that he used to sexually abuse the girls. The girls live in the orphanage till the age of 10, after which they are shifted to another orphanage in the city. Those girls have also confirmed the charges against Ojha,’ he said.

Urmila claimed she was innocent and did not know anything about Ojha’s misdoings.

‘I had approached the police after receiving a complaint. Although it was my duty to ensure the inmates’ safety, I didn’t know such a nefarious crime was taking place right under my nose,’ she confessed. ”

“Taking suo moto notice of the case, the Allahabad High Court summoned senior officers of the state, including principal secretary of child and women’s welfare department.

The district magistrate and senior superintendent of police have also been asked to appear before the court on April 11.

The court has directed the state government to complete the inquiry within three months.”

Orphanage worker arrested on suspicion of raping young girls in his care

[Daily Mail India 4/6/12]

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