NewsX exclusive on the child abuse by an NRI father

Media News

New Delhi, December 01, 2009

NewsX continues its campaign against child abuse. A special investigation by the channel brings out an exclusive interview with Vijayasree Voora, who has been fighting a legal battle with her US based husband for the custody of her son who she alleges is subject to sexual abuse by her husband. For the first time in two years, Vijayasree speaks to the media about her quest for justice.

A detailed investigation by the Special Investigation Team of NewsX brings out disturbing facts behind story of Vijayasree, an Indian citizen, her divorced husband, Ravi Chandran and caught between the legalities of their divorce, their seven year old son, Aditya, who is allegedly subject to sexual abuse by his own father.

Commenting on the issue, VK Shashikumar, Head of Special Investigation Team, NewsX, said, "We have been carrying out very strong campaign against child abuse. As Vijayasree awaits court verdict on the custody of her, we considered it important to bring to light the trauma of a mother seeking ‘justice’ for her child."

Reacting to the investigation, Jehangir S Pocha, co-promoter, NewsX said, "As a news channel, it’s our duty to bring to people any instance of injustice and build public opinion against it. Child abuse is something we feel very strongly about and we will continue to run campaign against it."

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