Disturbing Allegations in Madhya Pradesh School

A Class 8 student from a government school in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh, alleges repeated sexual assault by five senior students over nearly two years. Complaints led to police involvement and bookings under IPC and POCSO Act. The issue came to light after inaction from the school principal.

An unsettling case has emerged from Narmadapuram district in Madhya Pradesh where a Class 8 student reported being sexually assaulted by five senior students over a span of almost two years.

The victim, who joined the government-run boarding school in July 2022, finally found courage to report the incidents to his family. The family lodged a police complaint after receiving no action from the school principal.

The authorities have booked the accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) including section 377 for unnatural sex and POCSO Act provisions. All individuals involved are minors and further investigation is ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)