German mom refuses to speak to cops
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Panaji: The German woman who had complained to the police against a minister’s son for “sexually using” her minor daughter refused to talk to the men in uniform who had visited her house in Saligao with an NGO member to record statements from the minor girl and the mother.
Police sources said that DySP Gundu Naik along with a lady police officer and an NGO member went to the complainant’s house on Monday morning. After making the team wait for some time, the mother said that she and her daughter would only speak after consulting their lawyer.
“We tried to persuade the mother to come forward and make available evidence to build a prima facie case. But till now, it has been futile,” said SP (north) Bosco George.
The German woman, who calls herself a researcher on Hindu mythology and a translator, had lodged a complaint with the Calangute police on October 2 stating that that her daughter was being sexually used by a man much older than the girl and that upon being contacted, the child tends to behave abnormally.
“She is often trying to run away from home,” the mother had added.
Meanwhile, Utt Goenkara spokesperson and counsel for the mother, Aires Rodrigues said that he along with the mother would meet the SP (North) on Tuesday in order to press charges against the minister’s son for allegedly sexually harassing and using the 14 -year-old girl.
‘Phone belongs to minister’
Panaji: Counsel for the German mother, Aires Rodrigues said that the cell phone which was used to send lewd messages to the minor girl belonged not to the minister’s son, but to the minister himself. “We have confirmed that the mobile phone being used by the minister’s son to send obscene SMSes to the girl is actually registered in the name of his father,” he said.
“Charges will now be pressed against the minister, who will also be held responsible as it was his phone which was being used to mentally and sexually torture the minor girl,” added Rodrigues. TNN
October 14,2008, The Times of India, Goa edition
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German girl’s mum did not show up: SP
German girl’s mum did not show up: SP
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Panaji: Ten days after a German woman complained to the police against a minister’s son for “sexually using” her minor daughter, she has now alleged that “she felt that the police wanted her to withdraw the complaint.”
“The police have said that it’s up to me to decide what I want to do with the complaint. Though they didn’t tell me directly to withdraw the complaint, from their attitude I felt that they wanted me to do so,” the mother said. She has been staying in Goa for the last 14 years with her daughter, while her husband is in Germany.
SP (North) Bosco George denied any delay and said that investigations are in process. “For us to act, prima facie a congnizable offence has to be made out. Till now the complainant has not furnished the mobile where the messages have been stored, nor provided a printout of the messages.”
He added, “The mother assured us in writing that she would come to meet us for inquiry at 11.30 am on Sunday. We waited for her to come and furnish details as she had told us that she would come after taking legal advise. Now we have sent her another intimation and are waiting for her reply.”
The German woman, who calls herself a researcher on Hindu mythology and a translator, had lodged a missing complaint with the Calangute police on October 2, stating, “I know my daughter is being sexually used by a man much elder than her. This person is contacting her on her mobile phone and maybe via the internet.” The 14-year-old girl had dropped out of a Panaji school last year and is now studying in an open school.
Explaining what attracted her minor daughter to the minister’s son, the German woman said, “She was attracted to the German car he possesses. Moreover, they had both studied in the same school. I did everything possible to protect my daughter. When it became difficult and I realized that what was happening was against the law, I lodged a police complaint.”
“We can’t allow young kids to be used by elders (the minister’s son is 21) whom they trust, love and call friends. My daughter is upset,” the mother said. Admitting that she knew it was going to be difficult fighting against a minister’s son, she said, “I had to lodge a complaint to protect my daughter.”
The mother said that she had first read the SMSs when her minor daughter was admitted to a hospital last month. “I went through the inbox and was shocked to see the messages she was receiving from the minister’s son. I looked at my daughter and wondered what would become of our little girl, who has had such a horrid experience at such a young age. Her mental state is finished and she has attempted to commit suicide more than once. It has become intolerable now,” the mother said.
She admitted that she had gifted her daughter a mobile and the SIM card was in her name. “I had gifted her the mobile so that I could be in touch with her. I permitted her to use the mobile to call her friends.”
The German woman’s counsel Aires Rodrigues said, “The minister shouldn’t interfere with the investigation and we will make sure that he doesn’t influence or tamper with evidence in this case.”
October 13, 2008, The Times of India, Goa edition
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Panaji: Ten days after a German woman complained to the police against a minister’s son for “sexually using” her minor daughter, she has now alleged that “she felt that the police wanted her to withdraw the complaint.”
“The police have said that it’s up to me to decide what I want to do with the complaint. Though they didn’t tell me directly to withdraw the complaint, from their attitude I felt that they wanted me to do so,” the mother said. She has been staying in Goa for the last 14 years with her daughter, while her husband is in Germany.
SP (North) Bosco George denied any delay and said that investigations are in process. “For us to act, prima facie a congnizable offence has to be made out. Till now the complainant has not furnished the mobile where the messages have been stored, nor provided a printout of the messages.”
He added, “The mother assured us in writing that she would come to meet us for inquiry at 11.30 am on Sunday. We waited for her to come and furnish details as she had told us that she would come after taking legal advise. Now we have sent her another intimation and are waiting for her reply.”
The German woman, who calls herself a researcher on Hindu mythology and a translator, had lodged a missing complaint with the Calangute police on October 2, stating, “I know my daughter is being sexually used by a man much elder than her. This person is contacting her on her mobile phone and maybe via the internet.” The 14-year-old girl had dropped out of a Panaji school last year and is now studying in an open school.
Explaining what attracted her minor daughter to the minister’s son, the German woman said, “She was attracted to the German car he possesses. Moreover, they had both studied in the same school. I did everything possible to protect my daughter. When it became difficult and I realized that what was happening was against the law, I lodged a police complaint.”
“We can’t allow young kids to be used by elders (the minister’s son is 21) whom they trust, love and call friends. My daughter is upset,” the mother said. Admitting that she knew it was going to be difficult fighting against a minister’s son, she said, “I had to lodge a complaint to protect my daughter.”
The mother said that she had first read the SMSs when her minor daughter was admitted to a hospital last month. “I went through the inbox and was shocked to see the messages she was receiving from the minister’s son. I looked at my daughter and wondered what would become of our little girl, who has had such a horrid experience at such a young age. Her mental state is finished and she has attempted to commit suicide more than once. It has become intolerable now,” the mother said.
She admitted that she had gifted her daughter a mobile and the SIM card was in her name. “I had gifted her the mobile so that I could be in touch with her. I permitted her to use the mobile to call her friends.”
The German woman’s counsel Aires Rodrigues said, “The minister shouldn’t interfere with the investigation and we will make sure that he doesn’t influence or tamper with evidence in this case.”
October 13, 2008, The Times of India, Goa edition
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