Overview
- A government primary school teacher, Sanjeev Kumar Chaturvedi, was arrested in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, under the POCSO Act after three girls aged 8–10 accused him of inappropriate touching over roughly 20 days at the Dhori village school.
- City Superintendent of Police Arun Soni said the children first confided in the school cook and an anganwadi worker, which led more than 150 villagers to submit a written complaint at the Orchha Road police station.
- Police registered an FIR for offences under the POCSO framework and took Chaturvedi into custody as the criminal investigation proceeds.
- The District Education Officer ordered an inquiry within 24 hours; an initial report found the allegations true at the first level, triggering the teacher’s immediate suspension and placement at the Block Education Officer’s office in Gaurihar during the suspension period.
- Chaturvedi has denied the allegations, attributing them to a dispute over mid-day meal arrangements, while parents and local residents have called for strict action and stronger school safety measures.