New Delhi: In a disturbing and dangerous practice has raised serious concerns about child safety and the harmful effects of superstition. The video, which has been described as very scary, depicts a ritualistic practice that could potentially endanger the health and well-being of children involved. The footage shows individuals engaging in a practice rooted in superstition, which is feared to pose a severe risk to the children participating. The videos alarming content has led to widespread condemnation, with many emphasizing the potential for such practices to cause physical and emotional harm to young ones.Call for NCPCR interventionIn light of the video, there have been urgent calls for the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to intervene. Advocates are urging the NCPCR to take immediate cognizance of the situation, stressing the need to address and halt such practices that are considered cruel and dangerous to children.Such superstition and hypocrisy can be fatal for your child, one concerned individual remarked, highlighting the urgent need for regulatory action. The call to action emphasizes the necessity of protecting children from harmful practices that may be justified by outdated beliefs and rituals. In addition to the call for regulatory intervention, there is a growing demand for legal action against those responsible for the dangerous practices depicted in the video. Advocates are pushing for the arrest and prosecution of the individuals involved, asserting that holding them accountable is crucial to preventing further harm. The culprit should be arrested and put in jail, said a concerned advocate, underlining the severity of the issue and the need for a legal response to ensure the safety of children.The NCPCR, along with other child protection organizations, is expected to review the video and assess the situation. The commissions response will likely involve investigating the incident, identifying the perpetrators, and implementing measures to protect children from similar risks in the future.Watch viral video ये वीडियो बेहद भयावह है। ऐेसे अंधविश्वास और पाखंड से बचें। ये आपके बच्चे के लिए जानलेवा हो सकता है। @NCPCR_ को ऐसे मामलों का संज्ञान लेना चाहिए और बच्चों पर हो रही इस क्रूरता को रोकना चाहिए। दोषी को गिरफ्तार कर जेल में डालना चाहिए। pic.twitter.com/8YLltIwL4V— Sumit Chauhan (@Sumitchauhaan) July 29, 2024States with laws against superstitions and black magic According to Live Law, since 199, at least eight states in India have enacted laws to deal with the crimes of witch hunting, performing black magic or witchcraft and other superstitious actions that take shape of usual but brutal crimes. The terminology, punishment for such actions and the acts that have been criminalised vary from state to state under these enactments. While the enactments do not particularly define what black magic or superstition means, they criminalise the practices which have been widely reported for many decades. The laws are particularly aimed against the false claims of posessing magical or miraculous remedies or powers and anti-social and harmful activities. Bihar was the first state in India to enact a law in 1999 to prevent witch practices and such instances where a woman is declared a witch and tortured. A similar law also exists in Jharkhand, Chattisgarh enacted Tonahi Pratadna Nivaran Act in 2015, Odisha also took step and came with Odisha Prevention of Witch-hunting Act, 2015. In Rajasthan, a similar law is in place. The Rajasthan Prevention Of Witch-Hunting Act, 2015 however provides for harsher sentences in certain cases. However, it has also been many years since the laws have been amended in some of the states, an accused can get away with a few months of jail after committing the offences mentioned in the Acts. While there are many provisions in the criminal code which can be used to deal with the actions that form part of such outdated practices, there has also been a demand from many groups and individuals for the enactment of a central law to deal with the widespread problem.
