Eight girls of a municipal school here have been molested allegedly by a teacher deputed by a non-governmental organisation. Vishal Ghuge, 24, who was sent to teach science, was arrested on Tuesday and booked under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

A complaint filed by the Principal of the school said the accused reportedly went to Class VII and called out the girls while a lesson was on. He then allegedly misbehaved with them, and some of the girls reported the matter to the Principal, it said.

However, the police said the school had delayed bringing the case to their attention. An angry group of parents later urged the Principal to file the complaint.

Pratham is one of the largest NGOs in the country working in the field of providing quality education to underprivileged children.

Farida Lambay, co-founder, Pratham, said Ghuhe had been associated with it for a month.