Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor in Siraha
Summary
A teacher at Vishwashanti Academy in Siraha has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a minor student, and police say the investigation is ongoing. The victim’s family claims they are being pressured by school operators and political party leaders to withdraw the complaint.
Key Points
- Police arrested Saugaat Luintel, a teacher and school administrator at Vishwashanti Academy in Siraha, on suspicion of sexually assaulting a minor student.
- The girl’s health examination was carried out at BP Koirala Health Sciences Institute in Dharan, and she has been handed back to her family.
- The victim’s family says school operators and political party leaders are pressuring and threatening them to withdraw the complaint.
- Women Human Rights Defenders National Network has demanded a fair investigation and maximum punishment for the accused, while urging protection and support for the victim and her family.
