Sajad Lone alleges collapse of J&K child protection system

Srinagar, Oct 21 (UNI) J&K Peoples Conference president and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone has accused the elected government of allowing the union Territory's child protection system to collapse, alleging that since October 14, children in distress and juveniles in conflict with the law have been left without legally mandated institutions to protect their rights. Lone said children in distress have been left without institutional support following the lapse of the Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) and Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs). Referring to Directorate of Mission Vatsalya order on October 13, Lone said the six-month extension granted under Rules 5 and 15…