A teacher from a Gurukul in Maharashtra tarnished the Guru-disciple tradition. A student studying spiritual education there has accused the teacher of sexual harassment.
The victim told in her complaint to the police that the accused used to punch her. Used to press his chest.
This is the whole matter
- The matter pertains to Warkari Gurukul in Ratnagiri district. The victim told that she had taken admission in Gurukul to get spiritual education. She came here for the first time on June 12. Everything went well for 10 days. I was also interested in studies, but after that everything changed. Gurukul head Bhagwan Kokare Maharaj and teacher Pritesh Prabhakar Kadam started molesting me.
- Whenever I was alone in the room, he used to come inside. He used to punch me. Tried to touch here and there. One day it was too much. He tried to touch my chest inappropriately. When I protested, he started threatening to kill me. I was scared. She could not complain to anyone about the atrocities being committed on her.
- Pritesh Prabhakar Kadam said that if you open your mouth to anyone, the consequences will be very serious. He threatened Kokare’s high influence. Said that they will kill your father and brother. Will implicate him in false cases. My studies will be stopped.
Case registered against the accused under POCSO Act
Based on the statement of the girl, the police have registered a case under sections 12 and 17 of the Protection of Children (POCSO) Act. The accused have been arrested and sent to police custody for two days.