Chhola Mandir police have booked a private tutor for molesting a 12-year-old girl at his house in Chola Mandir area; police have started investigation while arrest is awaited. The accused identified as Mohammad Sajid took the victim to the terrace and tried to molest her and also tried to kiss her.
The accused teacher in Madarsa and also runs private tutions at his house. The victim used to visit him for tuition and during the visits the accused took her to the terrace and tried to molest her. Victim reported the incident to her mother who approached police and lodged a complaint with the Chhola Mandir police.
Based on the complaint after the preliminary investigation police have registered a case under section 354 of the IPC & section 7 and 8 of the POCSO Act.
According to the police, the victim had gone for tuition at the house of the accused and when she reached the accused took her to the terrace and tried to kiss her and when she tried to oppose, he threatened her of dire consequences.
The victim was afraid of the accused and on her return informed her mother. The accused escaped from the spot. Based on the complaint and after the preliminary investigation, police registered a case of molestation. Police suspect that the accused is involved in molestation of other students also and would be investigated.