JK News Today
Srinagar, June 6 The police have arrested a principal of a school in Srinagar district for his overtly sexual activities and harassment of girl students.
He has also been suspended and an internal probe has been ordered into his conduct.
Shabir Ahmad Mir of Zadibal, Srinagar, principal of Gund Hasi Bhat school on the outskirts of Srinagar city has been arrested after complaints of his acts of molestation and other sexual activities in school.
Initial reports said that the accused Principal was making unnecessary phone calls during night hours to girl students, forcing them to indulge in murky chats. A couple of students informed their parents who approached the police and got the licentious accused arrested.
Reports further added that some of the female students also accused him of stalking and even threatening them of dire consequences if they reveal it to anyone.
The School Principal is currently in police custody and formal FIR vide number 31 stands registered against him under sections 354D (stalking), 294 (obscene act in a public place), and 506 (criminal intimidation) at Shalteng Police Station.
Meanwhile, taking note of the incident, Education Department has placed the accused teacher under suspension. An inquiry has been ordered and the accused has been attached to the Directorate of School Education.
The inquiry team has been directed to complete its time-bound report with proper recommendations.
