Two Kakinada government teachers suspended after inquiry into sexual assault complaints by students
Two government teachers in Kakinada, India, have been suspended following a departmental inquiry into sexual assault allegations involving girl students. One of the cases involves a student who reportedly died by suicide.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical issues regarding student safety in educational institutions and the necessity of accountability in government-run schools.
Kakinada District Education Officer P. Ramesh on Monday (September 7, 2026) suspended two government teachers, Joga Suresh and Reddi Srinivas, for allegedly sexually assaulting girl students, on the findings of a departmental inquiry.
Suresh, a physical science teacher, allegedly sexually assaulted a girl student at a government high school before 2025. “Later, the victim reportedly ended her life. Mr. Suresh has been suspended with effect from September 7 based on the internal inquiry. On the other hand, the police have also registered a case in connection with the victim’s death,” said Mr. Ramesh. The inquiry began on a written complaint lodged by the girl’s parents.
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