A 65-year-old cook working at a government primary school in the Kursi area of this district has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two students, police said on Tuesday. A case was filed under the relevant sections of the law on Monday after the families of the victims lodged a complaint, officials said. According to the families, the accused, Nagesar, sexually abused two 11-year-old boys. They claimed that after school hours, he would call the children into the restroom and assault them. The accused also allegedly threatened the boys, warning them of serious consequences if they told anyone.
Witnesses Report Misconduct
On August 23, some students reportedly saw the cook misbehaving again and informed their parents, which led to the filing of the complaint, police said. Deputy Superintendent of Police (Northern Range) Vikas Chandra Tripathi said the statements of the children and their families are being recorded.
Investigation Underway
The DSP added that further investigation in the case is ongoing.
