Mumbai, July 26: In a shocking incident of molestation in preschool, the franchise owner of a reputed school allegedly molested a two-year-old girl on the school premises. According to a Times of India report, the child's parents have registered a police complaint. The owner allegedly called the girl to his office and touched her inappropriately. After the assault, the child started crying and later complained to her parents. POCSO Act has been slapped on the offender.

An investigation is taking place, and police have started recording statements of teachers, administrative, and other staff. There are eight CCTVs and footage cameras inside the premises. The Police are making inquiries among parents of other students as well to check for similar complaints. The accused was arrested, and produced before the Dindoshi sessions court.

A similar shocking incident was reported in Kolkata earlier this month, where a two-year-old was allegedly sexually assaulted at a play school in Kolkata. According to the father of the victim, on that day, the child after returning from school was extremely irritated and crying. It was, however, when the child's mother took him for a bath, she found blood oozing from his rectum, and there was swelling as well.

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