Shivamogga: Sexual harassment of students - 2 teachers suspended

Shivamogga: Two teachers were suspended on Saturday for allegedly sexually harassing students at a local government school.

The Karnataka Education department suspended headmaster Nagaraj Kori and assistant teacher Shanthakumar for the incident that occurred at the Government school in Soppinakeri village.

A complaint was made against assistant teacher Shanthakumar to Kori but the latter did not initiate any action in this regard.

The Block Education Officer (BEO) had submitted a report in this regard.

The Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI) Parameshwarappa had issued the order of suspension of the concerned teachers.

(With IANS inputs)