Jharkhand principal arrested for student abuse

A school principal in Jharkhand, India, has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old student over six months and threatening her expulsion.

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Giridih, Jharkhand, India

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Monday, 27 April 2026 at 06:16 UTC

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Police in Giridih, Jharkhand, have arrested school principal Mohammad Imamuddin Ansari on charges of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old Hindu student. The alleged abuse reportedly occurred over a six-month period, during which Ansari is accused of threatening to expel the girl if she revealed the incidents. Authorities suspect there may be multiple victims at the school, and the investigation is ongoing.

e/eineurope · topic · T-08852cycle Monday, 27 April 2026 at 06:16 UTC · first reported 1d ago