The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) has written to the Chief Education Officer seeking a probe against a chemistry teacher of a Government school of Dehradun who allegedly harasses the students of the school.
According to the letter sent by SCPCR, a person called at the child helpline number 1098 and informed that the chemistry teacher of a Government school in Tyuni is harassing the students in the name of practical examination. The teacher asks students to offer him alcohol and chicken in exchange for good marks in practical examinations. The complainant also alleged that the teacher demands physical relationship with the girl students of the school but out of fear they do not tell anything to anyone in their village.
According to the complainant, initially the complaint letter regarding the harassment was sent to the district education officer on February 4. However, the complainant is not aware of any action taken by the education department against the teacher in the last 22 days. The SCPCR has instructed the education department to appoint an investigating officer to inquire into the matter and take the required actions.