–after video surfaces of schoolgirl being dragged along roadway

TWO officers of the Child Care and Protection Agency (CPA) have been suspended following the circulation of a disturbing video showing a schoolgirl being forcibly dragged along a public roadway.

The widely shared footage, which has sparked public outrage, shows the two female officers pulling the child by her arms and hair as she struggles. The incident has been strongly condemned across social media platforms.

In a statement posted Tuesday on her Facebook page, the Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, described the video as “appalling” and announced immediate disciplinary action.

“An appalling video of a school child being dragged by two officers of the Child Protection Agency has been brought to my attention,” the minister said.

She confirmed that both officers were removed from duty and that law enforcement had been engaged to investigate the matter.

“They have been suspended with immediate effect, and the police has been called in to take action,” she stated.

The minister further emphasised that the conduct displayed in the video violates the principles and procedures of the agency tasked with safeguarding vulnerable children.

“They will be held accountable for their conduct which runs counter to the values and operational procedures of the Child Protection Agency,” she said.

Reaffirming the government’s position on child welfare, the minister stressed that such behaviour would not be accepted under any circumstances.

“The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is committed to the protection of children. Incidents such as this cannot and will not be tolerated,” she declared.