Vasai Horror: Canteen Boy Sexually Abuses Class 2 Female Student Several Times Over 2 Weeks; Detained After CCTV Footage Shows Accused Lurking in Handwash Area During Lunch Break
A canteen boy in Vasai was detained after CCTV footage revealed him lurking near the handwash area during lunch breaks. The 16-year-old allegedly abused a Class 2 girl over 2 weeks.
Mumbai, August 26: A canteen boy in a Vasai school is accused of sexually abusing a class 2 female student. The parents of the victim approached the school after the girl was confronted about the situation. The incident was reported on August 22 when a Class 2 student refused to visit the canteen, even after her teacher urged her to do so.. School authorities reviewed CCTV footage and saw the accused, who handles food and cleaning, lingering near the water tap just before lunch break ended. the accused was immediately detained.
The 16-year-old canteen boy frequently hung around the area where students washed their hands during recess. The girl disclosed the abuse by the 'canteen uncle' to her family, who then contacted the school. The school launched an internal investigation before bringing in the police. Maharashtra Government Has Decided To Allow Women To Lodge Harassment Complaints Online, Says Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
When questioned, the girl revealed that the canteen boy had been inappropriately touching her for several days. The school authorities checked the CCTV footage and saw the boy, who handled food and cleaning, lingering near the water tap just before the lunch break ended. Mumbai Horror: Minor Boy Brutally Attacks and Kills Man With Sword in Shivaji Nagar, Probe Launched; Disturbing Video Surfaces.
The girl told her family and teacher that the boy had touched her back inappropriately, describing it as a 'bad touch.' The police were notified that same day, leading to the boy's detention.
The teenage boy, originally from Uttar Pradesh, recently relocated to the city and started working for the private contractor managing the school canteen two months ago. While schools typically hire female caretakers, male staffers are often employed in canteens within educational institutions. The state has recommended that schools employ female staff to care for children under six years old.
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