In another disturbing incident amidst outrage sweeping Maharashtra over the Badlapur child abuse tragedy that has horrified many, a 42-year-old school teacher in Akola district was arrested for repeatedly molesting six Class 8 students over four months.
The accused, identified as Pramod Manohar Sardar, allegedly showed the students pornographic videos on his mobile phone before touching them inappropriately. According to a Times of India report, the abuse took place on the premises of a Zilla Parishad school in Kazikheda hamlet, located 40 kilometres from Akola city.
The incident came to light after one of the victims reportedly mustered the courage to call the 1098 Child Helpline. The identity of the complainant has not been revealed, but the complaint led to an investigation by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC).