Puducherry Police arrested a school teacher for sexually abusing a six-year-old girl student of his school. The teacher identified as Manikandan, who is teaching at a private school was arrested on Saturday. The incident came to light when the girl complained of physical discomfort and was taken to a hospital, where doctors confirmed that she had been sexually harassed. The girl’s parents and relatives alleged that the school administration and police failed to take action despite being informed about the incident. The police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and are investigating.Earlier, three government school teachers of Tamil Nadu were arrested for sexually assaulting a 13-year old girl at Panchayat Union Middle School in Bargur, Krishnagiri district. In another shocking incident, Tamil Nadu Police have arrested a science teacher at a government school in Yercaud, Salem, for sexually abused ten female students. The accused teachers have denied the charges but were suspended pending investigation.
