Gurukul Ashram students allege sexual harassment by teacher in Puri; POCSO case registered

In a shameful incident, some students of a Gurukul Ashram, located in Delanga area of Puri district, have brought sexual harassment allegations against a Guruji (teacher).

Following a complaint by some guardians of the students in this regard at Delanga police station, the teacher has been detained. He is currently being questioned over the allegations against him.

Notably, many children from the district and outside are the students of the Gurukul Ashram.

“As many as three students of the Gurukul have lodged an FIR at the police station alleging sexual harassment by the teacher,” informed Pipili SDPO Biranhi Narayan Pati.

“A case in this regard has been registered under POCSO Act. The concerned teacher has been detained and his questioning is currently underway as part of the investigation into the incident,” he added.

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