Teacher held for raping minor student in Karnataka

Press Trust of India | December 4, 2024 | 03:15 PM IST | 1 min read

The man has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for sexually assaulting the girl, studying in class five.

Tension gripped the town as protests erupted, demanding strict action against the culprit. (Image: freepik)
Tension gripped the town as protests erupted, demanding strict action against the culprit. (Image: freepik)

NEW DELHI: A private school teacher was arrested for allegedly raping a minor student in Yadrami town, police said on Wednesday. The man has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for sexually assaulting the girl, studying in class five.

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The town was tense on Tuesday evening after the incident came to light with students, teachers, and various organisations staging protests demanding strict action against the culprit.

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