Rape in Bangalore School: Arrested Skating Instructor Was Sacked For 'Gross Misconduct'

Bangalore: A roller skating instructor arrested for the alleged rape of a six-year-old at a top Bangalore school was sacked by another school for touching girls inappropriately despite numerous warnings.

Mustafa or Munna, 30, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly raping a first grade student of Vibgyor High School on July 2. On his laptop and mobile, the police found videos of children being raped. (Arrested For First Grader's Rape, Instructor Allegedly Had Child Rape Videos on Laptop)

His previous employers, Deen's Academy, today wrote to parents as it faced criticism for not reporting Mustafa to the police.

The school said in its letter that Mustafa was fired in December, 2011, for "gross misconduct" but there was "no culpable incident whatsoever" that required them to report him to the police. (Bangalore Takes Anti-Rape Fight Online After Six-Year-Old's Ordeal in School)

"The School has some stringent policies, especially for the male staff, with regard to physical proximity with children while they undertake their tasks (touching/supporting physically). After repeated warnings by way of counseling and memos, when it was found that Mustafa continued to touch girls while he guided them through their sporting activity, his services were terminated forthwith," the school's principal Shanthi Menon said. (Bangalore School Rape: 'It Happened to My Daughter Too')

Ms Menon shared that she acted on gut feeling. The school, she added, did not issue Mustafa any certificate of service or character.

The police are investigating whether Vibgyor High School was negligent in conducting a thorough background check before employing Mustafa. The school may be charged, either in a separate FIR or the same. (Amid Anger Over 6-Year-Old's Rape in School, Bangalore Police Chief Transferred)

The police are also probing whether Mustafa, the father of a three-year-old girl, had abused other children. (Read: Police Draft Safety Guidelines for Schools After Six-Year-Old's Rape)

The six-year-old student was allegedly assaulted in a classroom at the school, a top fee-paying institution favoured by local politicians and businessmen.

Her parents found out seven days later and went to the police.

Hundreds of parents took to the streets of Bangalore demanding tough action against the school for not protecting the child. (Clashes Outside Bangalore School Where Six-Year-Old Was Allegedly Raped)