Girl sexually abused in Kolkata school
■ Crime took place at G. D. Birla Centre for Education in south Kolkata
A kindergarten student became the victim of sexual assault by two teachers at the premier academic institution, G. D. Birla Centre for Education, in south Kolkata, triggering a wave of angry protests by the students’ guardians on Friday. The two accused, Abhishek Roy and Mohammed Mafizuddin, were arrested by the police. Both are physical education teachers. Booked under Sections 4 ( penetrative sexual assault) and 6 ( aggravated sexual assault) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, they will be produced in the court on Saturday. While Abhishek, a native of Garia, was working in the school for the last six years, Mafizuddin, from Beniapukur, was working there for the last two years. The school had come under the scanner in November 2014 too when a student was sexually assaulted. On Thursday afternoon, Abhishek and Mafizuddin lured the fouryearold girl with chocolates during the school hours and took her to the school’s toilet, where they committed the crime, according to preliminary investigation. The toddler complained of pain to her parents after returning home. When they checked her, they found blood in her private parts.
Her parents rushed her to a local doctor who indicated of sexual assault before referring her to SSKM Hospital in the evening. Medical test confirmed of sexual assault, following which a complaint was filed at the Jadavpur police station. On Thursday night, Abhishek, in his early thirties, was detained for questioning by the police after the victim indentified him as “dustu sir ( naughty teacher)” when she was shown the photos.
He was arrested on Friday. The victim has been admitted to a hospital and is being treated. Her condition is stable. Meanwhile, angry guardians demonstrated in front of the school. Deputy commissioner of police ( south suburban) Rupesh Kumar visited the school to take stock of the situation.
◗ The school had come under the scanner in November 2014 too when a student was sexually assaulted