13-year-old Tamil Nadu student allegedly gang-raped by three school teachers; Accused arrested
Krishnagiri: In a disturbing incident, a high school student was allegedly gang-raped by three government school teachers in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district. The incident has led to outrage by the student's family, demanding immediate and strict action against the accused teachers.
The girl had been absent from school for over a month, and when the principal inquired about her absence, the mother disclosed the alleged assault. Following the revelation, the principal asked her to file a police complaint and report the incident to the District Child Protection Officer.
Police sources told Times of India that one of the teachers had first raped the 13-year-old student. The other two later came to know about it and all three of them again raped the girl.
The girl's family, relatives and residents of the area came out in public on Wednesday and demanded action against the teachers involved. They dispersed after the SP assured them that the culprits would face strict consequences.
The girl was taken to Krishnagiri Government Medical College and Hospital for a medical examination. Collector S. Dinesh Kumar told TOI that the girl was not pregnant, adding "the claim that the girl had an abortion is false". He mentioned that the girl is receiving mental health support from psychiatrists and psychologists.
All three accused have been arrested, and a case has been filed against them under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, based on the complaint by the girl's mother.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
