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UP: Class 1 student raped by seniors in govt school, two teachers sacked
A class 1 student was allegedly raped by her seniors in a government school in Bulandshahr:
Bulandshahr: In yet another shocking incident, a class 1 student was allegedly raped by her seniors in a government school here.
Reports on Saturday said that two ad hoc teachers (siksha mitra) were dismissed from their services in view of the shameful incident.
The father of the victim had on Thursday filed a police complaint against three class V students for raping his daughter outside the school premises.
Some locals passing from the area heard the girl's shrieks and then rushed to help her.
However, the accused managed to flee from the spot.
The father of the victim alleged that he had complained about the incident to the school principal, but he refused to take any action.
The incident was highlighted in the local media, after which the management sacked two ad hoc teachers.
The Education Department has dismissed the two 'shiksha mitras' from their services and suspended another seven in connection with the matter, Basic Shiksha Adhikari Ajit Kumar told PTI.
(With PTI inputs)