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Teacher, Two Others Arrested in Sikkim for Assaulting Class 7 Girl

School Teacher, Two Others Held for Alleged Sexual Assault on 14-Year-Old Class 7 Student

Police in Gyalshing district have arrested a school teacher and two others for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old Class 7 student.

The case came to light after the headmistress of the school lodged a formal complaint with the Gyalshing Police on July 14, following the victim’s account of repeated sexual abuse by the accused.

Acting swiftly, police apprehended all three accused and booked them under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Further investigation is currently underway.

Jeewan Dahal

I have done training in Neuro-linguistic programming. Based in Sikkim, own The Sikkim Today & Hillrooms- supporting the growth of entrepreneurship around the NorthEast.

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