Parents of an 11-month-old girl have landed in trouble with organizers after sending her on a solo parasailing trip on an Indian beach to a height of about 40 feet, Press Trust of India reported.
Police have registered a case against them under Section 23 Juvenile Justice Act, as per which they can be punished with imprisonment for six months, a fine or both.
Statements from the parents and the organizers had been taken Thursday, DIG Sreejith, Chief Investigation Officer of the Commission, told PTI.
The child, Niya Nizam, was forced to sail solo by her parents, clinging onto an open parachute at Muzhipillangadi beach in Kerala on Wednesday.
Horrified spectators watched her crying before and after the flight.
Kerala Human Rights Commission registered a "suo moto" case, wherein a judge acts without request by either party to the action before the court, after the incident evoked outrage and sharp reactions state-wide.
Niya's mother reportedly has 60 hours of flying experience, Sreejith said. Failing to understand the consequences of placing a baby on such risky equipment, the mother wanted Niya to start her experience early.
"What is alarming is that there are no norms and guidelines fixed for such adventure sports," he said.
K E Gangadharan, Member of the Commission, said efforts should be made to ensure such incidents do not recur.
The organizers -- Malabar Adventure Sports Society -- claim they train cadets of NCC and Nehru Yuvak Kendra and come under the umbrella of the National Adventure Foundation.
Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights said the incident was in violation of the Child Rights Convention and action could be taken against the parents under JJ Act, PTI reported.
In another incident, Kannur Collector P Balakiran fell down and injured himself when his paraglider developed a snag at a height of 25 feet on May 3.
