A school principal was arrested for allegedly molesting seven girl students. He was produced before a court which remanded him in 14-day judicial custody.

Here are the details:

The accused, identified as Hussain, was arrested on the complaint filed by a victim in the presence of her parents.

The school principal allegedly molested the girls during a period of two-three months when they came to his house for tuitions.

The accused was booked under Section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Section 354 of the IPC.

The school is located in Thanisandra village and falls under the jurisdiction of Sampigehalli police station. School teachers have requested the parents to allow the school to run till the end of the academic session.

On Wednesday, parents and social activists stormed into the school protesting against the school principal. Some said the school does not have surveillance cameras despite mandated by law.

Many alleged that similar instances are being reported frequently in the state and yet the education department has failed to take any action. "It is only when incidents like these happen that authorities act," said Shakeel Basha, a social activist.

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