Overview
- Four teachers and a school peon from a private English-medium school in Rajkanika, Kendrapara, were arrested after a Class 7 girl alleged repeated sexual assault.
- Police registered FIRs under the POCSO Act and relevant BNS provisions, recorded the child's statement, conducted medical examinations, and produced the accused in court, leading to judicial custody.
- The accused were identified as teachers Biswaranjan Sahoo, Rashmikant Biswal, Chandan Prusty and Minati Bai, along with peon Rashmi Rana.
- Odisha Police Crime Branch placed the matter in its 'Red Flag' category with senior oversight, a designated investigating officer, and plans for a Special Public Prosecutor to fast-track proceedings.
- The Child Welfare Committee verified the complaint during a 48-hour inquiry and referred the case to police, as a departmental probe into the school's conduct and public and political responses continue.