"It is shocking that despite the Delhi High Court ruling which mandates informing the Crisis Intervention Cell (CIC) counsellor duly approved by the Commission, as soon as the complaint of sexual assault is received at the police station, but in this case the counsellor was not informed by the police.
"The issue is that until the police informs the Commission about the rape, it cannot provide legal help and counselling to the victim along with any other special requirements as seen in this particular case," DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal said.
Maliwal, who met the girl at AIIMS today, said, "She has been brutally raped. She is mentally challenged. She is looked after by relatives who are extremely poor and illiterate."
"She has undergone a major surgery and has severe injuries. The doctor said that it will take her at least four months to recover and she will require extreme care during this period.
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"The Commission was informed that not only will the girl need a proper protein rich diet during this period, she will also need a daily change of her stoma bag and proper hygiene to be able to recover," Maliwal said.
The committee, she suggested, should meet twice every month to take co-ordinated decisions with regard to women and girl safety in Delhi.
The Commission is of the firm opinion that Delhi shall not become secure for women and children until this basic requirement is met with, Maliwal added.