Block education officer accused of sexually harassing student absconds
A case of assault on a block education officer (BEO) took a different turn. Police have learnt that the official, SN Halligudi, who was beaten up, had allegedly barged inside a house when a girl was alone and sexually harassed her. The BEO is now absconding.
FollowA block education officer has been booked under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POSCO Act after a minor girl’s parents filed a complaint with Mundargi Police Station in Gadag.
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SN Halligudi, a block education officer (BEO) in Mundargi allegedly barged into a minor girl's house a few days ago and sexually harassed her. Following the news of the alleged sexual harassment, few youths beat up the BEO who was admitted to hospital.
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Later, the mother of the girl filed a complaint with police.
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As news of the event spread, the BEO who was at hospital undergoing treatment, has gone into hiding to escape the anger of the public and to avoid arrest.
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Following his escape, both police and relatives of the victim have embarked on a hunt for the BEO. The village has been left shocked over the alleged deed committed by an officer.
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Gadag superintendent of police, Yatish N said, police have registered a case and is investigating the matter.
