KOLKATA: A school teacher from the Maheshtala area of South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal has been arrested for allegedly molesting a Class 4 student, police said on Thursday.
The incident has triggered widespread tension among local residents, with parents gathering in large numbers to protest at the school.
The place where the incident occurred is located near Kolkata.
According to police officials, the arrest was made late Wednesday night following a written complaint lodged at the Maheshtala police station. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.