-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM DEC 05: A 59 year old primary school teacher from Amona Bicholim was today arrested on the charges of
molestation of the students. According to the information provided by the Bicholim police one Santosh Bhagat (59) from Amona Bicholim was working as a teacher in a Primary school at Bagwada Mulgao. The accused had suspecious behaviour and was involved in molestating the girls since last several days. Today the PTA of the school along with the villagers went to the school to question the teacher. The situation became tense and the angry mob assaulted the accused. On getting the information the Bicholim police went to the school and caught the accused after saving him from the fury of the mob. Some of the officers from the education department also arrived at the scene to monitor the situation. Later, Sharmila Rewadkar and Pramila Parab on behalf of their children registered a molestation and harassment case against Bhagat. As per the complaint the accused was confining the girl students in the school rooms, striping off his own cloths and fondling with the students. The accused also used to threaten them with dire consequences if they ever divulge his actions to their parents. Following a complaint the Bicholim police swung into action and arrested the accused under section 506, 292, 354 IPC and Children Act 8. PSI, M R Gawas attached to Bicholim police station is further investigating the case.
