Former murder convict held for molesting girl students in Shimla

The suspect, according to the police, runs a shop near the school where he would allegedly exploit the girls when they came to purchase stationery items and candies.

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The victims are being counselled by the women counsellors. (Express)

An ex-murder convict was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly molesting at least 11 girl students of a government school in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla, the police said.

The suspect, according to the police, runs a shop near the school where he would allegedly exploit the girls when they came to purchase stationery items and candies.

“The suspect is a murder convict who came out of jail last year after completing his sentence. He had escaped when the victim students through their teacher lodged a police complaint. He was arrested last night. He is being questioned,” said an officer.

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Confirming the incident, SP (Shimla) Sanjeev Gandhi said, “One of the victims informed her school teacher, who further informed the principal. The school authorities held a meeting of the Sexual Harassment Prevention Committee (SHPC). Further, more victims came to the fore narrating their ordeal,” Gandhi said.

The victims are being counselled by the women counsellors, he said, adding that a DSP-level officer is in charge of the investigation.

Police said the man was arrested under Section 8 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. He was produced in a local court on Thursday.

Saurabh Parashar

Saurabh Parashar is a journalist with The Indian Express, where he primarily covers developments in Himachal Pradesh. He has been associated with The Indian Express since 2017 and has earlier worked with The Times of India. He has 17 year + experience in the field of print journalism. An alumnus of Government College for Men, Sector 11, (Panjab University), Chandigarh, Saurabh holds a Diploma in Journalism from Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Chandigarh. He pursued his Master’s in Mass Communication from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar. In addition, he completed his law degree from Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla. ... Read More

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