Thoothukudi
A school teacher was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly sexually harassing a boy.
P. Thirumani, 24, of Kayamozhi in Tiruchendur who was working as a temporary teacher at a boys’ school located on Beach road, had allegedly sexually harassed a boy who was staying at the hostel.
When the student contacted the Childline, officials conducted an inquiry at the school. A complaint was then lodged with the north police, after which he was arrested under provisions of the POCSO Act.