Hissar, September 27: The Haryana police on Wednesday arrested a self-styled 'godman' for allegedly molesting children at a boarding school in Haryana's Hissar. A case has been registered against the 'baba', identified as Krishna Nand, under the Protection Of Children From Sexual Offences  (POSCO) Act. The accused was arrested after the students from the boarding school filed a complaint against the baba for allegedly molesting girls. Haryana Tantrik Baba Amarpuri Alias Billu Arrested For Raping 120 Women, Making Rape Videos to Blackmail Victims.

"On Tuesday around 3 pm, we received a call on from a student who told us that Krishna Nand was molesting girls. When the police went to the school campus, nearly a dozen victims came forward. We have registered a case against the accused Krishna Nand and investigation is going on," the superintendent of police, Hisar district, Narender Kadyan said as quoted by India Today. Falahari Baba Convicted For Raping 21-Year-Old Woman, Sentenced to Life Imprisonment.

The police are also looking for the school principal, who is on a run. Meanwhile, all the students of the boarding school have gone back to their homes.

Previously, a residential school director was held for allegedly raping at least five minors in Maharashtra's Sangli district. The accused used to sexually exploit students after promising them good marks in Exams and providing free education in School. He was booked under relevant IPC sections and POSCO act.

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