MANNAR : A 45-Year old teacher has been arrested under POCSO in Chengannur, for lewd talks and indecent behaviour with girl students at the school he worked. The accused has been identified as S Ajit Kumar from Shrirangath Veedu in Arnoottimangalam, Thazhakara.
According to the police, parents of several students noticed changed ibehaviour in their children and later learnt about Ajit’s sleazy talks and attempts to sexually abuse them. The parents then proceeded with a complaint to the District Child Welfare Committee.
Ajit is member and former office bearer of The National Teachers Parikhshit(NTP) and Federation of Employees and Teachers Organisation of India(FETO), While working as Block Programme Officer, he was ousted from service for embezzling funds there.
There were complaints raised against him earlier, there was no action on part of the school authorities, the parents alleged. Ajit has been remanded to be produced in the court after vacation.
Meanwhile, parents held protest at the school saying the school authorities sought to protect Ajita and cover up the incident. According to them, SMC Chairperson, Block Panchayat member PB Suraj and the Headmistress Joicy Joseph visited the victims’s homes asking parents to withdraw their complaint.
