DC Orders High-Level Probe
Chatra (IANS): Police have arrested a school headmaster following a gruesome incident at the Scheduled Caste Residential Girls’ School in Hunterganj. The case came to light after a medical examination revealed that a 14-year-old Class 3 student, who resided in the school hostel, was pregnant.
The investigation into the case has triggered the following developments:
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The Arrest: Police swiftly detained the headmaster, Shankar Prasad, after allegations surfaced that he assaulted the student. Officers are currently processing his transfer to judicial custody.
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Public Outcry: The victim’s family staged a major protest at the school, citing gross negligence in security. Hunterganj Police Station in-charge Prabhat Kumar eventually pacified the angry villagers and moved the suspect to the station for questioning.
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Official Action: Chatra Deputy Commissioner (DC) Keerthi Shree deployed a specialized team of officials to record the student’s statement and formally constituted a high-level inquiry committee to investigate the matter.
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Support for the Victim: Medical professionals are currently providing care and counseling to the student.
Demands for Justice
Local leaders have condemned the incident and are calling for immediate accountability:
| Official | Stance / Action |
| Mamta Kumari (Zila Parishad Chair) | Termed the act “heinous” and pledged to demand the strictest punishment from the DC and SP. |
| Local Mukhiyas | Demanded a fair, scientific investigation to ensure the real culprit faces justice. |
The administration continues to monitor the situation closely as the inquiry committee begins its probe into the school’s management and security lapses.
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