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- A headmaster and a teacher at a government primary school in Vedanvadi village, Tiruvannamalai, were arrested under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually harassing girl students.
- The two, identified as S. Ravi and D. Muralidaran, have also been suspended from their posts.
- The case came to light after survivors contacted the child helpline 1098, prompting a School Education Department team to inspect the school and speak to 12 affected students in classes four and five.
- A case was registered at the All Women Police Station in Tiruvannamalai town, and the accused are lodged in Central Prison in Vellore while a probe is under way.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the ongoing police probe into the harassment allegations
- Any further action by the School Education Department against the school or officials
- Developments following the 12 student statements recorded by the inspection team
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Named India · Central Prison · Government Panchayat Union Primary School · Tiruvannamalai · Vedanvadi village · Vellore · All Women Police Station · Child helpline · D. Muralidaran · School Education Department · S. Ravi · S. Thilainayaki
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