An LKG student in a private English medium school in rural Kozhikode was allegedly molested by inmates of a destitute home run by the school management.
Initial indications from the police suggest the alleged accused are minors.
Police said the incident was reported at Darul Huda English medium school at Parakkadavu in Kozhikode rural district.
According to the complaint from the student’s parent, the alleged incident occurred on October 30 when two inmates of a destitute home run by the school management nabbed the girl as she was entering the urinal.
Police said the girl was admitted to hospital after she developed uneasiness. On subjected to counselling, she revealed the trauma and subsequently the family approached the police.
Investigating officer C S Suresh Kumar said the destitute home is near the campus and its inmates are also studying in the same school. The home has 58 inmates studying up to Class X.
The victim has stated that she was molested by two persons, whom she could identify, said the officer.
A case has been registered under Section 376 of the IPC and provisions under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
The officer said the school authorities had not committed any lapse. They have sought stringent action against the alleged accused.
In Kerala, several destitute homes are running educational institutions or, otherwise managements of educational institutions going for destitute homes or orphanages to ensure a regular supply of students to the school.
