Bengaluru: Teacher held for sexually assaulting at least 15 students

As per the report, the 54-year-old teacher, Anjanappa, sexually assaulted several students who then decided to complaint against the teacher. Eight to Nine students informed their respective parents about the teacher’s inappropriate behavior

R Hariharan|Nov 11, 2022, 09:05:06 IST

A physical education teacher of a government school in Bengaluru’s Hebbal area was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting at least 15 students over the course of two to three months, according to the police, reports The Hindustan Times.

As per the report, the 54-year-old teacher – Anjanappa – sexually assaulted several students who then decided to complaint against the teacher. Eight to Nine students informed their respective parents about the teacher’s inappropriate behavior.

Students told their parents that the teacher would inappropriately touch them with some students alleging that the teacher kissed some students during physical education classes and even during lunch breaks, reports HT.

The parents then informed the school headmaster about the incident and the school launched a probe in the matter. After initial inquiry, the school found out that the allegations made by the students were in fact true and informed the police about the teacher’s actions. The headmaster of the school filed an official complaint against the teacher.

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