Will probe allegations on social media: Cops
Dehradun, Oct. 26 -- Dehradun Police on Sunday said they will look into allegations against a physics teacher at a local private school - recently sacked after 15 female students accused him of molestation -to investigate whether he committed similar acts at his previous institution, after several women raised concerns on social media.
Speaking to reporters, Dehradun superintendent of police (City) Shekhar Suyal said, "Our investigation has just begun. If individuals on social media are highlighting similar allegations from his former workplace, we will investigate those claims as well."
An FIR was registered under relevant sections of the Pocso Act on Saturday.
The principal of the school claimed that prompt action was after the complaint..
However, the Class 11 complainant alleged that school authorities failed to handle the matter sensitively and actively tried to downplay the issue.
"School officials asked me to demonstrate how he touched us. When I refused and stated I would only detail it in court, they asked, 'Doesn't your father touch you?'" she told reporters, adding that school authorities initially assured her mother that the teacher was sacked and that she was safe....
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