The controversy involving Westminster School in Rawalpindi has reached the National Commission on the Rights of the Child.
The NCRC has reportedly scheduled a public hearing for September 14.
The case involves allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct concerning a young girl at the school. The claims remain under investigation.
The child’s mother raised the allegations and expressed concerns about how the institution responded to her complaint.
Mother Seeks Investigation Into Allegations
The mother has continued to call for a detailed investigation into the matter.
Questions have been raised about CCTV coverage, staff supervision and the handling of the complaint.
Local media reports have also indicated that police are looking into the allegations.
Reports said parents were called to a meeting at the school following the controversy.
During the meeting, CCTV footage and the school’s internal inquiry were reportedly discussed.
The family sought access to footage covering the specific area connected to the alleged incident.
However, Westminster School has denied that the alleged incident occurred.
The allegations have not been established as fact, and the matter remains subject to investigation.
Child Safeguarding Questions Raised
The controversy has prompted wider discussion about child safety measures at educational institutions.
Questions have focused on staff supervision, CCTV arrangements and procedures for handling complaints involving children.
The school’s website identifies its flagship campus at Wallayat Complex in Bahria Town Phase 7, Rawalpindi.
It provides education covering early years through A-Levels, according to the institution.
Political Links Discussed Online
The case has also generated political discussion over reported links between PML-N MNA Daniyal Chaudhry and the institution.
Social media posts and some reports have referred to an association between him and the school.
However, any such association is separate from the allegations concerning the child.
It does not establish involvement in the alleged incident.
NCRC Sets Public Hearing for September 14
The latest development is the reported intervention of the NCRC.
The commission has reportedly scheduled a public hearing concerning the Westminster School case for September 14.
According to a report circulating on Friday, the school administration has been directed to present relevant records at the hearing.
The hearing could allow the commission to examine the family’s concerns, the school’s position and available evidence.
It could also bring greater institutional scrutiny to the safeguarding issues raised by the case.
Given that the allegations involve a child, protecting the child’s identity and dignity remains particularly important.
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Authorities are expected to examine the allegations through due process while ensuring appropriate privacy protections for the child.
