Karnataka headmaster booked under POCSO ActThe block education officer has lodged a police complaint against the HM, who had been serving in the school for the last 13 years.
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Malavalli, Mandya dist: The rural police have registered a case against an in-charge headmaster (HM) under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for alleged sexual harassment of students.
The block education officer has lodged a police complaint against the HM, who had been serving in the school for the last 13 years.
Based on the complaint, BEO V E Uma and district children’s protection committee members visited the school and gathered information from students and parents. Students had complained of sexual harassment by the HM, it is said.