Nagpur, 15 Apr: The

Indian Society of Criminology Nagpur Branch discussed various issues related to

increasing crime involving children, their deviant behaviour, and misuse by the

anti-social elements. During the Annual General Body meeting of the Society,

generating awareness about the issues was emphasised.

Renowned

paediatrician Dr Uday Bodhankar chaired the meeting. Daily newspaper Bhaskar’s

Group Editor Prakash Dube was the guest of honour.

Deviant

behaviour of children is a major concern for the entire society. The causes have

various dimensions. Dr Bodhankar suggested that a discussion with social

organizations can be held to generate awareness about the issues. The

organisation of paediatricians is also working on these issues. Social workers,

journalists and health groups can work on it. The members of the ISC are mostly

social work educators, medical practitioners, lawyers and journalists.

The society elected

its new body for 2025-2027.Dr Bodhankar

was retained as its Patron. The other office bearers elected are – Dr Keshav

Walke, and Anand Nirban – Vice-presidents, Dr Nandkishor Bhagat – Secretary, Adv

Anand Deshpande – Joint Secretary, Ramesh Mehta – Treasurer, and Council

members – Ajay Mardikar, Raje Mudhoji Bhonsale, Jogendra Thakur, Shekhar Oande,

Malviya.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar