Bhubaneswar, Oct. 10 -- A teacher has been arrested in Odisha's Balasore district for allegedly molesting a Class 5 girl student on Saturday. The accused reportedly admitted to the misconduct, following which Chandipur police arrested him and launched an investigation.

The incident took place in the Chandipur police station area of Balasore district.

According to reports, the teacher allegedly called the minor girl into a classroom during the games period and molested her. The girl later informed her family members about the incident.

The family reportedly raised the issue several times, but no action was allegedly taken against the teacher. Frustrated over the lack of action, the girl's parents and other villagers reached the school o...