Madhya Pradesh: Madrasa teacher molests 12-year-old student in Indore

A 12-year-old girl was allegedly molested by her teacher at a mrasa in Mhya Presh's Indore city, police said on Saturday.

police on Friday registered an offence against 52-year-old mrasa teacher under section 354 (assaulting or using criminal force to any woman) of India Penal Code and relevant provisions of Protection of Children against Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Chandannagar police station inspector Abhay Nema told PTI teacher's two sons have also been booked for beating up victim's far and uncle, he said, ding that a hunt has been launched for trio.

As per a complaint lodged by victim's family, girl joined mrasa in September and while imparting lessons, accused teacher allegedly touched her appropriately in a room.

Earlier this week, when victim along with or students was leaving mrasa after classes, accused held her right hand and touched her inappropriately, official said.

" girl later narrated ordeal to her parents. When her far with two or relatives reached teacher's house, his sons allegedly attacked girl's far and her uncle with iron rods and injured m," Nema said. PTI COR LAL ARU ARU