Teacher held under POCSO Act

The police said the accused, Arul Packiya Jothi, 45, of a government-aided school in Palayamkottai sexually harassed a Class VIII student. After the victim informed his parents of his ordeals, they filed a complaint with the Palayamkottai police. Subsequently, the teacher was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act on Friday. Further investigations are on.

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