Government school girl ends life, teacher arrested under POCSO Act in Kallakurichi
A 46-year-old science teacher in Kallakurichi has been arrested under the POCSO Act following the suicide of a Class X student. The student's family alleged that the teacher had sexually harassed her, leading to her death after a suicide attempt.
Why it matters
This case highlights the critical need for child safety protocols in educational institutions and the enforcement of laws protecting minors from sexual abuse.
The Kacharapalayam police on Friday arrested a 46-year-old teacher in a government school on charges of sexually harassing a Class X girl student and abetting her suicide. The accused has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Police said the victim studying Class X in a government school attempted to end her life on September 7 and was rushed to Salem Government Medical College and Hospital where she died on Friday. The girl’s family lodged a complaint with the police, naming Jagadeesan, a science teacher at the school, where their daughter studied for being responsible for her death.
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