K. Male'
|
24 Jun 2019 | Mon 15:34
Police line at crime scene
Police line at crime scene
RaajjeMV
Sexual assault cases
Teacher arrested for sexual assault against students
 
Ministry of Gender keeping a close watch on the situation
 
Police have begun investigating said abuse
 
He is suspected to have sexually assaulted a group of male and female students on various occasions

Maldives Police Service (MPS) has arrested a teacher for sexually assaulting children.

The Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services had lodged a case at the MPS upon receiving a report that the man was harassing children.

Police confirmed to having received a report of sexual assault on 22 June and revealed that they had arrested a 46-year-old teacher under a court order.

Although it has not revealed from which region the abuse was reported, the ministry revealed that they will be monitoring the situation “closely” while the police investigate it.

Further, police revealed that the man is suspected to have sexually assaulted a group of male and female students on various occasions. However, they did not reveal further details in regards to the abuse as the case is still ongoing.

While child abuse cases are seen on the rise of late, the ministry in collaboration with ARC Maldives, an organization dedicated to advocating for the protection and promotion of the rights of children in the Maldives, is conducting awareness programs throughout the outlying atolls. These awareness sessions helps children identify support systems and encourage them to reach out for help if they notice abusive behavior.

Last updated at: 4 months ago
Reviewed by: Aishath Shaany
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
comment