Sexual assault and harassment to the teens of the Delhi Public School (DPS), Damanjodi by teachers has been alleged by the District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) of Koraput and a case has been registered at the Damanjodi police station.
The students of Classes-VIII and IX are harassed sexually and tortured by some teachers of the school. Such allegations have been received over phone by the DCPO. Basing on the telephonic complaints, the DCPO along with the BEO went to the school on July 19 and inquired the matter. “During interactions, it was clear that some teachers used to harass the grownup girls sexually. Some of the students also submitted complaints in writing,” said DCPO Rajashree Dash.
So, basing upon the written complaints, the DCPO has lodged a case at the police station of Damanjodi under Sections 354(A) and 12 of the POCSO Act. “We are inquiring into such allegations, and action will be taken accordingly,” said Damanjodi PS IIC Jayant Kumar Behera.