Silchar: The principal of a senior secondary school in Assam’s Cachar district was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly molesting a Class 6 student inside the school premises.The accused had allegedly summoned the student to his chamber on Wednesday afternoon, before molesting her.As news of the alleged assault spread, local residents and guardians stormed the school campus and cornered the principal, subjecting him to a severe thrashing before handing him over to police.Following the incident, a large group of residents, including members of a local tribal women’s association gathered outside the police station and demanded exemplary punishment for the accused.Police officers said a formal FIR had been registered, based on a complaint filed by the victim’s family. The accused has been taken into custody and an investigation is underway.
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