Absconding Headmaster booked for sexually molesting a minor in Assam’s Karimganj arrested
First Published: 27th May, 2023 19:27 IST
On May 18, Asab Uddin, Head of Headmaster of Bhanga Higher Secondary School, Karimganj, was accused of sexually molesting a class 7 student
The Assam police have arrested Asab Uddin, Headmaster of Bhanga Higher Secondary School in Assam’s Karimganj district, who was booked on May 18 under the POCSO Act for trying to molest a minor student. Asab Uddin was on the run since May 18.
In a tweet, the Karimganj police wrote, “Reference Badarpur PS case no. 136/23 U/S 354 IPC, R/W Sec 8 of POCSO Act, Added Sec 376(3) IPC, R/W Sec 6 of POCSO Act, the accused person (Principal of Bhanga High School) has been arrested. Lawful action is being initiated.”
On May 18, Asab Uddin was accused of sexually molesting a Class 7 student and trying to rape her.
Reportedly, the headmaster called the minor into his room and tried to sexually molest her during school hours.
As per the locals, there have been similar allegations against the headmaster in the past as well.
The incident came to light after the parents of the victim took the minor to Karimganj Civil Hospital and informed the locals of the area about the incident.
The victim’s parents also filed a case against the headmaster.
Earlier the locals stormed the office of Karimganj SP, demanding the arrest of the headmaster of Bhanga High School.
Also Read: Man tries to sacrifice girl in Assam
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live 25-year-old man dies after falling from log bridge over Teesta River in North Sikkim
04th May 2024Live 2nd Phase of Shillong decongestion to start soon: CM Conrad Sangma
04th May 2024Live IAF takes delivery of second C295 transport aircraft
04th May 2024Live Brazil’s Southern region grapples with deadly rains, mudslides; 37 killed
04th May 2024WE RECOMMEND
Assam: Former Hill Area Development (HAD) minister Sum Ronghang passes away at 61
As per sources, the cause of his death was due to multiple organ failure.
03rd May 2024Absence of proper bridge, poor transport facilities key election issue in Char area of Assam’s Dhubri
More than 100 villages are settled in the Char area of Dhubri. People living in these villages have to use a boat to go to Dhubri town. In the morning, school children also come from one bank to the other by boat, and then reach their school.
03rd May 2024Diarrhea outbreak in Dibrugarh tea estate, 2 dead
It may be mentioned here that Mukalbari tea estate has emerged as the epicenter of diarrhea till now.
03rd May 2024Fake news alert: Notification claiming Assam HS results to be declared tomorrow is fake
This notification has been going viral on social media since last evening.
03rd May 2024Property worth Rs 2.5 lakh destroyed after a massive fire gutted a shop in Assam’s Haflong
An incense stick splinter is suspected to have triggered the fire.
03rd May 2024