VASCO, Nov. 2 -- With the State still reeling from the shocking suspension of Goa Crime Branch Police Inspector (PI) Vikas Deykar for allegedly exploiting his position to sexually assault a minor inside his official office, a fresh, deeply disturbing case has emerged from South Goa. The Verna Police have registered an offence against a 32-year-old conductor of a Bal Rath school bus for the alleged molestation of multiple young girl students.

This development further exposes the alarming vulnerability of minors in environments where they are supposedly most secure.

The accused is suspected of having inappropriately touched the students over a period of several years. The victims are reportedly studying between Class V and VII.

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