Teacher held for raping minor student in Karnataka

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)

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

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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