As many as 35 girls were victim of sexual harassment in different schools and hostels run by the SC and ST Development (SSD) Department in the State during three years from 2014-15 to 2016-17.
SSD Minister lal Bihri Himirika informed this in the State Assembly in response to a question of BJD MlA Bhagirathi Badajena on Friday.
According to the information, highest eight girls were subjected to sexual harassment in the Mundathakur Ashram School. The Headmaster of the school was suspended following an FIR lodged against him. Similarly, five girls were misbehaved in Dokundin AS. The Headmaster has been put under suspension and a show-case notice served to matron.
One girl each was victim of sexual harassment in 22 HSs and ASs. In all cases actions have been taken and, in most of cases, headmasters suspended, according to information.