Haryana principal arrested for allegedly sexually harassing 50 students

The principal of a government school in Haryana was arrested after complaints of sexual harassment by 50 girl students. The principal of a school in Jind district was reportedly arrested after the Haryana State Commission for Women gave an ultimatum to the police.

The women's panel said that they had forwarded the complaints to the police on September 14 but action was taken on October 30.

A special investigation team has also been set up to investigate the allegations.

More than 50 girls studying in the school had written to the administration and the government demanding strict action against the principal who was suspended on October 27.

The State Commission for Women's chairperson Renu Bhatia had earlier told reporters in Panchkula, "We have received 60 written complaints against the principal from the girl students. Out of this, 50 are complaints from girls who stated physical abuse at the hands of the accused. Ten other girls, in their complaint, said they knew the principal was into such things."

(with PTI inputs)

Also Watch: Govt blocks Mahadev app, 21 other illegal betting platforms