ChildLink defends its conduct in case of rape complaint against Dharamlall

Nigel Dharamlall

Non-governmental organisation (NGO), ChildLink yesterday denied any perceived harassment of the complainant in the rape allegation against Minister of Local Government, Nigel Dharamlall and also said it had nothing to do with leaked information on the case.

The conduct of child NGOs has come under scrutiny since it was reported that the complainant had issued a `No Further Action‘  (NFA) statement to the police on Friday and that the complaint appeared on the verge of collapse. The police are to forward the file with the statement of the child to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) today for advice. ChildLink is one of two NGOs involved in the case and yesterday it explained its side of events in the matter.