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Teen murder traumatises students of Delhi schools
The murder of teenager Aarushi Talwar and her family's domestic help has taken a toll on the city's children - they are now wary of servants and some are even scared of their own parents!
- IANS
- Published: 00:08 June 20, 2008
Noida/New Delhi: The murder of teenager Aarushi Talwar and her family's domestic help has taken a toll on the city's children - they are now wary of servants and some are even scared of their own parents!
Many student helplines have been ringing continuously ever since Aarushi's dentist father Rajesh Talwar was arrested for her murder. And schools, set to open after summer vacations, are now gearing up to discuss the issue with their students and provide counselling wherever necessary.
The Delhi Public School (DPS) in Noida, where 14-year-old Aarushi studied, plans to hold a prayer meeting apart from counselling sessions. "We will have discussions and prayers meetings with the students once the school reopens. We have our counsellors and we are all geared up to tackle the issue," said Nina Sehgal, principal of DPS (Noida).
Psychologist Aruna Broota said children have indeed been very scared ever since the murders took place. "They tell me that they don't want to sleep beside their parents any more. Some who don't have issues with their parents want the servants out, especially male servants," revealed Broota, who said she had talked to children aged 6-10 years.
DPS (Noida) apart, many other schools also admit that kids are stressed and will need emotional help.
"Children are stressed and insecure and we will definitely organise counselling sessions for them," said Anuradha Sharma, principal of Ryan International School (Noida).
Dentist denied bail
A special court yesterday rejected the bail plea of Rajesh Talwar, arrested for the alleged murder of his teenaged daughter Aarushi and domestic help, and extended by a fortnight his judicial custody. A polygraph test is to be conducted on him today.
The Central Bureau of Investigation court reserved its verdict on the bail plea of the dentist. The court has asked the CBI to furnish the case diary to enable it decide on the bail plea.
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