Police have arrested nine people, including a NTK party worker, for abusing several teens. Charges have been filed under POCSO.
Published Aug 19, 2024 | 3:22 PM ⚊ Updated Aug 19, 2024 | 3:22 PM
Sexual assault. Representational Image. (iStock)
The Tamil Nadu police arrested nine people including an NTK functionary for sexually assaulting a minor at a school camp in Bargur, in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu.
The minor, studying in class eight was attending an “NCC” camp organised by the private school she was studying. While the camp took place from 5-9 August, the assault had allegedly taken place on 8 August. However, the incident came to light much later.
The minor was allegedly woken up on the night of 8 August, taken to a scheduled place and molested. The camp was attended by 17 girls of whom, 12 other girls have also complained about inappropriate touch. A case has been registered under various sections including POCSO and IPC 5o6.
It is to be noted that NCC training camps are conducted from NCC headquarters, or coordinated by the NCC commanding officers. In this particular case, Sivaraman volunteered to provide training.
In this case, Sivaraman conducted the camp without any permission under the pretext of volunteering to provide training.
Following the incident, the authorities have instructed the schools to get proper permission from the NCC authority if such training is to be conducted in schools.
Apart from the main accused—NTK functionary Sivaraman, five school correspondents, the principal and two teachers have been arrested.
Sivaraman sustained a minor injury while being arrested and is being treated at the government hospital.
Krishnagiri district Superintendent of Police Thangadurai confirmed, “We have so far arrested nine people in connection with this incident. However, we are yet to apprehend one other person.”
Speaking of the other accused, the SP noted that, “A series of measures have been taken in this regard. While a special team has been set up to catch the criminal, the investigation officer and others are looking into the case.”
(Edited by Sumavarsha Kandula, with inputs from Baskar P)
