Karnataka Assembly sparks row over mobile ban suggestion in schools
The ban suggestion has triggered angry reactions from many quarters with many saying it will in fact make young people more unsafe.
"There were several instances where mobile phones were used to lure girls to remote places and rape them. Mobile phones are debasing the educational atmosphere in schools and colleges,'' said a report tabled by the women and child welfare committee in the legislative assembly here on Friday, reported The Times of India.
The paper quoted committee chairperson and Puttur MLA Shakuntala Shetty saying that the girls who return "missed calls" are getting into trouble.
"We suggest that youth shouldn't be allowed to use mobile phones till they become majors, and attain maturity. Once they realize what is right or wrong, they'll be safe," she was quoted saying.
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