Bangalore: Parents and activists are protesting after a three-year-old girl student was allegedly raped inside a private school in Bangalore on Tuesday October 21.
This is the third incident of a minor girl student being allegedly sexually assaulted on school campuses in the city.
More than 15 parents from the Orchid international school approached the Bangalore police commissioner MN Reddy and requested the police to take action. Earlier they had met the Bangalore additional commissioner (Law and Order) Alok Kumar as well, seeking justice.
According to the complaint, the girl was crying when her mother picked her up from the school in Jalahalli and was not behaving normally. She also had symptoms of fever.
A criminal case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012 and IPC section 376 (rape) on a complaint from the father of the child, police said. CCTV footage from the school is being examined and the staff members were being questioned.
A Special team has been formed to nab rapist, confirmed MN Reddy No arrests have been made till now and parents and activists continue to protest.
Home Minister Speaks:
The Home minister KJ George speaking on the issues said that “Strict action will be taken against the culprits.”
“Action will be taken against the school if they have not adhered to the government guidelines”, he added
The Home minister has instructed that a thorough probe to be conducted.
