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Nine Class VIII students arrested for sexual harassment in Tamil Nadu
Police in Thoothukudi have arrested nine students from Class VIII following allegations of sexually harassing a schoolboy. The incident has prompted authorities to launch an investigation into the matter.
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Nine Class VIII students were arrested in Thoothukudi on charges of sexually harassing a fellow schoolboy, according to police reports. The arrest came after complaints were filed regarding the incident, which allegedly involved multiple students targeting the victim.
Local law enforcement registered a case and initiated a formal investigation into the matter. The arrested students are currently in police custody as authorities work to establish the full sequence of events and circumstances surrounding the alleged harassment.
The incident has raised concerns about student conduct and safety within educational institutions in the district. School authorities are expected to conduct their own review of the matter and coordinate with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation.
Police said further details regarding the nature of the harassment and the circumstances leading to the arrests would emerge as the investigation progresses. The case highlights ongoing challenges related to bullying and harassment in schools across Tamil Nadu.