Chutki...

December 13, 2012


“Mamma, that Nuna uncle touches my private parts” said Chutki.

Listening to this sentence her father ran into the bedroom and slapped her across the face. She wailed out in pain and shock. Sheena, chutki’s mother was stunned by her daughter’s revelation and her husband’s behavior. She knew that her husband was furious with what Chutki had spoken and to probe her more would only mean another flare up from her husband.

“Who told you all this rubbish about private parts and all? Why are you talking all this dirty talk?” Babu roared.

“Our teacher told us that we should not allow any elders to touch us and if this is happening we should talk to our parents immediately hic hic” Chutki wailed even louder.

“Your teachers don’t take up lessons but do all this nonsense.” Addressing his dumbstruck wife he said “I told you not to put her in that expensive school, now bear the consequences. If she talks like this in front of other people we will have to face humiliation.” He looked once again at his daughter and told her sternly “I don’t want to hear anything about this nonsense again. Did you understand?”

Babu walked out of the house in a fit of rage after his outburst. After walking for more than half an hour he returned home to find the house quiet. Quickly he went into the bedroom and found his wife and child fast asleep. He touched Chutki’s cheek and hair and instantly knew that she had cried herself to sleep. Sheena was holding her tight in her arms like a protective lioness.

A strong sense of remorse and guilt swept over Babu for the way he had treated his daughter. Still he thought how Nuna, who was like his own brother, could do something so ghastly. He too lay on the bed and went off to sleep with the thoughts of making amends.

He smiled at the memory of little Chutki going to school on the first day. With two little pigtails, water bottle around the neck and neatly pressed uniform. She smiled so brilliantly that the teachers were surprised. Although the other children cried and screamed Chutki sat poised on her seat in the classroom. A week after that she started going to school in the school bus and a couple days later learnt her first set of bad words “shut up” she was screaming at her doll. Babu went to her and affectionately told her that only bad people use such words. So Chutki had replied that she heard the bigger kids in the school bus talk to each other like that. Alarmed at the rate at which Chutki had picked up these words Babu wanted to change her school, only when Sheena convinced him that it was good school with an excellent curriculum that he had calmed down. However Chutki was warned not to sit near the bigger children in the bus.

Babu was a small time contractor, however with Nuna’s help he had acquired a housing project and was more than grateful to his friend. Nuna would occasionally come to Babu’s house especially during weekends and spend time with Chutki. He had grown fond of Chutki and so had increased the number of visits. He would bring sweets, chocolates and toys to Chutki, which had earned him her friendship.

Sheena pretended to be asleep when Babu walked in because she did not want an ugly confrontation and scare Chutki more. Thinking back she found visible signs that Chutki was undergoing trauma. She had stopped playing with her dolls and would hide behind Sheena whenever any male relatives or friends tried to talk to her. Her studies had started going downhill very, very slowly. The once bubbly child, she would be withdrawn and fearful if there was sudden noise.

Chutki’s was a very affectionate and respectful child. However recently she had started bursting into tears for silly things. Sometimes when Babu came home tired, Chutki would try and talk to him, but Babu would be too tired and would tell her to go to Sheena. Due to this Chutki had stopped going to her father often. Although Sheena had overlooked this, she now realized that these were the small signs of trauma in her precious child.

Sheena woke up early the next day and from the rumblings in her stomach had realized that the entire family had skipped dinner due to the previous night’s ugly episode. She went about preparing breakfast and by the time she was done Babu walked into the kitchen. She tried her best to ignore him, because she wanted him to know that she was angry with him. However Babu knew his wife only too well. He hugged her and begged for forgiveness.

“Sheena I’m sorry I behaved like that yesterday. I don’t know what got into me. How could Chutki accuse Nuna of something like that? She is just 7 years and how could she talk about touching and private parts?”

“Babu, I don’t know about you, but I just could not see her in that state yesterday. We have to do something about it. I never said this before, but I too never liked Nuna walking in and out of our house at all odd times. Sometimes he even comes when you are not around. I’m a woman and I know what a man thinks with just a look. I find him ogling at me too. However I did not say anything because he has helped with your business growth and moreover if he was just looking at me it was ok. I won’t let that sick pervert near my child anymore.”

“What can I do Sheena? I have just started the housing project, I got the tender only because he gave me some inside information. Now if I do something he will surely sue me and we will be out on the streets. Even I feel sick to the stomach when I think about him being even anywhere near my family.”

“We have to trust Chutki and make her feel loved by listening to everything she says. I don’t want her to hide things from us in the future. If we scare her away she will never come to us in trouble. Come Babu lets make amends.”

Sheena thought about the permanent damage on their daughter’s innocence. Babu was feeling helpless and livid that he had fed a wolf who came in the form of lamb. While questioning his conscience he realized that Nuna had never given out any personal information about himself. Babu did not even know Nuna’s address or his last name.

Sheena held his hand and led him into the bedroom where Chutki was sitting on the bed. There was a look of terror and alarm in her eyes. When Babu went close to her she tried to cower away.

“Chutki, I’m sorry baby, I won’t shout or raise my hands at you anymore. You can talk to your mamma and dada anytime about anything. We will take very good care of you and will not let anyone hurt you anymore.”

Chutki ran into his arms and held him tight. Sheena was proud of her husband and she knew that he would take the right decision to protect his daughter. She did not want to pressurize her husband to choose between family and a friend. She knew that by taking Nuna’s help to obtain the housing project Babu had dug his own grave. This was the first time Babu had made use of unethical ways for business gain and it had back fired big time.

Sheena remembered how Nuna had accidently said that he was from Dholpur. Now with this bit of information Sheena called Saritha her friend at Dholpur. After exchanging a few pleasantries Sheena told her about Nuna and also about Chutki’s accusation. She begged Saritha to help her somehow.

Saritha was shocked beyond belief, but promised to help Sheena. Fortunately Saritha’s husband had contacts with the police and due to this he was able to dig information about Nuna and also about his background and criminal record. Sheena had, unknown to Babu sent Saritha a picture of Nuna from which they found out all the information.

Nuna apparently was absconding from the law and after being charged for assault and kidnapping. With Saritha’s and Sheena’s help the police were able to nab Nuna when he had come to meet Chutki a few days later.

Babu was stunned beyond belief at his good luck. His wife had helped not only nab a pedophile but also his potential blackmailer. He thanked God that the evil Nuna would not be able to hurt anymore innocent children after this.

 

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Comment on this article

  • Priya, Mumbai

    Mon, Dec 24 2012

    Dear all parents b care ful of ur childrens.present situation is nt so good .We should always keep a eye on our children when the unknown visitor comes to our house. even we trust them

  • Maria, Kuwait

    Sun, Dec 23 2012

    Gripping story ,well articulated...Keep up your writing,love to read your short stories and articles

  • Ashton, Kuwait

    Sun, Dec 23 2012

    Wonderful Article! Very well articulated! You have a good sense of humour. The sentiments you expressed as so simple and so true.The small details in life are captured very well by you.

  • Paul, Kuwait

    Sun, Dec 23 2012

    The words used to narrate the situation are great. You will become a great writer in future.

  • Vincent, Kuwait

    Sun, Dec 23 2012

    Well narrated, nicely composed and written. Keep writing

  • Roshan-Nirmala, M'lore / Kuwait

    Wed, Dec 19 2012

    Good Article... keep writing... we want more stories from you!!

  • Vandana D'Silva, Padukone/Kuwait

    Wed, Dec 19 2012

    Excellent write up Nishel…congratulations …but sounds so scary!!! How far our kids are safe from this kind of sick people or sick environment around us. When Mr. Aamir Khan telecasted the TV serial “Satyamev Jayate” and the topic was about Child abuse…and when we saw the episode there were tears rolling from the eyes. As we all know this kind of things are as old as time…but it is just getting worst day by day. The only best way to prevent it…is to be friendly with children. Convey the awareness about this sexual abuses to them, as again Mr. Aamir mentioned it in the TV show…the 3 danger zones of our body. And at the end…I would like to conclude by saying…ask God to protect your children from these kind of things. Do not forget to pray for children’s safety and their protection. MAY GOD BLESS THE ENTIRE HUMAN RACE.

  • raj, Udupi/Dubai

    Tue, Dec 18 2012

    Dear Nishel,Very next day your article published I saw a similar incident report in warrant tv9. It is a good article to those who are really caring their daughters. Thank you so much.

  • chinnu, Bangalore

    Mon, Dec 17 2012

    Yes,certain incidents happening in society that happened to chutki. When i was young studing in 10 th class one of short period knower of my father used to fondly with my pe**s and mastrubated it. Later when i noticed this to my father, he thought may be i wanted to hide not to study so i am blaming on that person. but my mother and my brother took it serious. very next day culprit left the city. Many times family members are simply try to ignore cause family prestige or effect in society. But even if victim approach police with parents those evils also not taking serious even try to use of situvation. If honest police officer available then it's ok even future will not disturb to victim by this incident

  • TAKENV, IAUDA

    Mon, Dec 17 2012

    THE SAME PARENTS WILL LATER ON NOT OBJECT TO THE GIRLS WEARING REVEALING CLOTHES.

  • Sherin , Kuwait

    Mon, Dec 17 2012

    Very Good Article Nishel. Keep up the good work.
    This particular piece is an eye opener for a lot of parents.... never to take a child's words lightly. Parents need to take precautions to safe gaurd their children... be it boys or Girls.

  • Lancy Moras, Moushmi Creations

    Sun, Dec 16 2012

    Hats off Nishel. take a bow I say. Good work at your teen age. Carry on. My Heavenly blessings on you.

    You live my ERA too.

  • Jennet Prescilla, Mangalore Muscat

    Sat, Dec 15 2012

    A nice story of trauma faced by little children. Here Chutki was lucky enough to be saved in time. However, many a times little boys and girls especially girls become victims of their elderly relatives or friendly neighbours. Parents should be educated about this menace that is increasing in India and try to protect their child by gaining their confidence and convincing them to bring to their notice any untoward behaviour of their neighbours, friends, relatives etc. Be kind with the kids when they narrate any untoward incident or experience, they are innocent and never tell lies or make believe stories of such experiences.

  • Avinash Saldanha, Belman, Dubai

    Sat, Dec 15 2012

    Timely article, to be read & understood by all the parents of very young girl children. Ted, M'lore is 100% right, the danger is from the people very well known to us.

  • Janifer , kundapur

    Fri, Dec 14 2012

    Nishel...very informative article... i too am an nurse in child health speciality is more intersted towards making children aware about all these abuses in an around them so that they will inform to someone like teachers, parnets or any friends so that they are helped at the erliest. good effort you took to share this information...

  • Roshan Braganza, Mumbai

    Fri, Dec 14 2012

    A very good article and society is waking upto this immune issue. A paedophile by defination is one has sexual desires for pre pubersent girl ( normally less than 10 ) other than person married to her. ......./ we have to look at broader picture as some culture and races allow child marriages , often girl is been wed to husband much before puberty ( eg , yemen , iran , brunei etc). In india normally age of marriage starts from 14 onwards....... So the segregation of 'child marriage' and 'child abuse' also more important , so all minor realtionships (specially marital one) can't be called as child abuse ......../ Morever child has to be made aware of difference betwean safe touch and usual touch. And is any cases are reported , child should be made to understand its not her or his fault .

  • Sebastian, Australia

    Fri, Dec 14 2012

    Very informative and eye opening article to all Daiji Readers, especially Parents... great job Nishel, good to read the social cause covered in your story.
    Parents need to be aware child sexual abuse is not carried out females but males too. There are many paedophiles hidden in the society that prey on young boys and girls. Many a time you will be shocked to know that it may be one of your own extended family member. My sincere advise as a parent be friends to your kids more than a Father and Mother, wherein your child comes to you first to sort out any and every issue they have in their life. God Bless...

  • Vivek Pinto, Belthangady/Bangalore

    Fri, Dec 14 2012

    A article which can give some sort of values to society.Nicely put accross.
    Good job of sharing values to people through a story and which makes it effective and more understanding when a content is told in attractive manner.
    Absolutely worth reading.
    Good work Nishel.Keep it up.

  • Raymond, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 13 2012

    Excellent Article must read....

  • Sylvia Lobo, kinnigoli

    Thu, Dec 13 2012

    Hey Nishal, Good one. keep writing,Lets the stories flood....:)

  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Thu, Dec 13 2012

    Very good article, keep it up, Nishel. With increasing reports of child abuse, parents and guardians need to take a few elementary precautions and safeguard kids from becoming victims. And if anything unfortunate occurs, it is always better to spot the abuse symptoms at the earliest and put the child at ease.

  • Karthik,

    Thu, Dec 13 2012

    parents b care ful of ur childrens.present situation is nt so good .

  • geoffrey, hat hill

    Thu, Dec 13 2012

    A good eye opener. Even though the evil of child sexual abuse is as old as time, our society has just partly awakened.

  • Mahesh, Delhi

    Thu, Dec 13 2012

    We should always keep a eye on our children when the unknown visitor comes to our house. We should never allow them to play without our presence. In our absence they should not come to our house. We should be busy in going to market place or other area when such persons come to our house. Many uneducated people do not have proper education. When we look at them, we should analise that they are looking porn movies or low charactered people whom we cannot trust. They will always adavantage of our meekness or unhelplessness when they want. So we have to be very careful with them not to indulge too much with them. Never allow such people in to our houses. They are like animals who will like to sleep with any ladies, even old ladies without teeth.

  • Ted, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 13 2012

    As many as 53 per cent, or one in every two children, are victims of child sexual abuse, which often happens at the hands of a trusted person, within the home. (Source "Satyameva Jayate")


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