Bhubaneswar: There was outrage in the Orissa Assembly after the shocking news of children being molested in a state-run tribal school.
The entire Assembly spoke in one voice demanding harsh punishment for teachers accused of raping and molesting students.
"Even death penalty won't be enough,'' said Pradip Maharathy, senior BJD MLA.
reported to the police that girl students were being molested by male faculty members of the school.
Principal P K Sahu and Assistant Teacher Iswar Bhatra were arrested for repeatedly raping students, resulting in at least two pregnancies. Three other teachers also suspected to be involved were sacked.
"The government will have to ensure there are women wardens in each girls' hostel,'' said S. N. Patro, the state Revenue Minister.
Every party wants the accused to be punished. But every one of them have to come together to ensure there is no repeat.
The entire Assembly spoke in one voice demanding harsh punishment for teachers accused of raping and molesting students.
"Even death penalty won't be enough,'' said Pradip Maharathy, senior BJD MLA.
reported to the police that girl students were being molested by male faculty members of the school.
Principal P K Sahu and Assistant Teacher Iswar Bhatra were arrested for repeatedly raping students, resulting in at least two pregnancies. Three other teachers also suspected to be involved were sacked.
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"The government will have to ensure there are women wardens in each girls' hostel,'' said S. N. Patro, the state Revenue Minister.
Every party wants the accused to be punished. But every one of them have to come together to ensure there is no repeat.
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