Paschim Medinipur, July 13 -- Protests erupted outside a school in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district after the alleged sexual molestation of a minor boy, who is a Class 1 student, with parents and locals demanding strict action against the accused and the removal of the school principal for allegedly failing to act promptly.

The police have arrested the accused. However, protesters alleged that the school administration attempted to suppress the incident instead of immediately informing the authorities.

Speaking to ANI, the victim's mother alleged that her six-year-old son was sexually assaulted on Friday by the boys' restroom attendant.

"My son is six years old and went to school on Friday. When we went to pick him up, he said ...