Aug 9, 2024, 5:55 PM
Aug 9, 2024, 5:55 PM

Govt Teacher Accused of Strip-Searching Students in Indore

Subjective
Highlights
  • A government teacher in Indore is accused of strip-searching girl students in the washroom for a missing mobile phone.
  • The High Court has issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh government, seeking a report on the incident within a week.
  • The community is shocked and concerned about the allegations of misconduct by the teacher towards the students.
Story

Indore, Madhya Pradesh – The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to respond to a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning a troubling incident at a local school where a teacher allegedly strip-searched several students. The notice was issued by Justices Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Duppala Venkata Ramana, following a PIL filed by social activist Chinmoy Mishra. The court has requested a report within a week detailing the actions taken regarding the incident. The controversy erupted after a teacher reportedly took five girl students to a washroom and conducted a strip search to identify the owner of a mobile phone that rang during class. Mishra's lawyer, Abhinav Dhanodkar, argued that the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act have not been adhered to, despite parents filing a police complaint on August 2. The PIL emphasizes the need for compliance with the POCSO Act and calls for prompt action in similar cases. In response to the allegations, parents have lodged a formal complaint with the Malharganj police station, accusing the teacher of assault during the incident. Following the uproar, the teacher has been removed from the school and reassigned to the district education office. The High Court has scheduled the next hearing for August 17, as the case continues to draw significant public attention.

Opinions

You've reached the end