Ambedkarnagar Principal Suspended, Booked for Molesting Class 6 Student
A Class 6 student was allegedly molested by her school principal in Ambedkarnagar. The accused is suspended and police are conducting raids.
A wave of shock and outrage has gripped the Jalapur education block of Ambedkarnagar in Uttar Pradesh after a school principal was accused of molesting a minor student of Class 6. The incident, which allegedly took place on October 10, has triggered a swift departmental response and a police manhunt for the accused.
The Allegation and Disclosure
The harrowing details came to light when the young student returned home and confided in her family about the obscene acts performed by the school principal, identified as Santosh Kumar Dubey. Distraught by the revelation, the student's mother immediately approached the authorities to seek justice for her daughter, filing a formal complaint demanding strict legal action against the educator.
Departmental Action and Investigation
Taking immediate cognizance of the gravity of the allegations, the District Basic Education Officer, Dr. Poonam Mishra, ordered the suspension of Santosh Kumar Dubey. To ensure a thorough probe into the matter, a high-level three-member committee has been established. This committee comprises the Block Education Officers of:
- Akbarpur
- Katehari
- Tanda
The education department has stated that further disciplinary actions will be decided based on the evidence and findings submitted by this investigative committee.
Police Case and Legal Charges
While the departmental action was initiated, the legal process saw a slight delay. Five days after the incident occurred, the Malipur police officially registered a case against the principal on Thursday. Based on the mother's complaint, the police have invoked the SC/ST Act along with other relevant sections of the law.
"Police teams are currently conducting raids at potential hideouts to apprehend the suspect," stated Station House Officer Tanuj Pal.
Public Outcry Over Delay
The case has sparked significant local scrutiny, with residents and activists questioning the five-day gap between the incident and the filing of the First Information Report (FIR). There are growing concerns regarding the pace of the initial response and the safety of children within educational institutions.
As of now, the allegations against Santosh Kumar Dubey are subject to the ongoing judicial process and the findings of the police investigation.