The victim’s mother (L) recounted the alleged assault, while police said a case was registered promptly after receiving the complaint.
Superintendent of police (SP) Papiya Sultana confirmed that the police acted promptly once the complaint was received. protesters claimed the school administration tried to suppress the incident rather than informing the authorities While the accused has been arrested. He neither informed the police nor allowed us to do so, claiming it would bring disrepute to the school. “All the parents stood by me; we filed an FIR, and the accused was subsequently arrested. The school took no initiative. All the parents have gathered here to protest against this injustice, and we demand the removal of the principal. Instead of helping, the teachers are making inappropriate remarks; we also demand the suspension of these teachers,” she added.
She further alleged that the principal did not act immediately upon hearing the complaint. (The victim’s identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault) The victim’s mother said that her son was assaulted on Friday by the boys’ restroom attendant.