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By Pramod Madhav: The Tamil Nadu Police on Friday refuted Governor RN Ravi’s claim that two minors, victims of child marriage, were subjected to a two-finger test in Chidambaram.
Earlier in the day, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) issued a notice to chief secretary following Governor RN Ravi’s claim that the banned two-finger virginity test was conducted on minors while police were investigating a case of child marriage by priests of the ancient Nataraja temple in Chidambaram.
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In a statement, DGP Sylendra Babu said that four cases were filed against priests of the ancient Nataraja temple after acquiring evidence about child marriage being conducted under section 366 (A) IPC and 9, 10 of the Prevention of Child Marriage Act.
“The allegation that two girls studying in class VI and VII were forcibly subjected to a two-finger test and also the latter attempted to commit suicide is contrary to truth,” the statement read.
“Eight men and three women were arrested. Of the four victims, two underwent medical tests as per the legal counsel’s advice. But they did not undergo a two-finger virginity test,” the police said.
This comes after Governor RN Ravi alleged that parents of the girls were put behind bars and two girls were forcibly taken to hospital to undergo a two-finger test.
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