A disturbing social media post has ignited widespread outrage and concern among the people, the post reveals a shocking case of alleged sexual harassment at a prestigious school, of the valley, News Eye reported.
The post claims that the “two male students of the Tyndale-Bosco harassed a fellow classmate in a school washroom for three consecutive years, using threats to harm the classmate’s sister, who attends Mallinson Girls’ School. The post further alleges that the school only responded by discharging the students involved.”
Disturbing allegations of sexual harassment at Tyndale Biscoe School, Srinagar. It's infuriating that these issues are ignored to protect reputations. pic.twitter.com/IH16KfwtQ8
— Thorfinn (@mshrftwts) August 4, 2024
In response to the growing public uproar, Principal Tyndale-Bosco said “We are aware of the concerns being circulated online regarding an alleged incident involving three children at our school, we are taking this matter very seriously we request parents and students to remain calm and refrain from believing or disseminating unverified information.”
The school has a dedicated Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Committee in place to address such issues with the highest level of care and thoroughness. “Furthermore, we are in the process of filing an FIR against those spreading misinformation,” Principal Tyndale-Bosco added.
The incident has sparked a broader conversation about the sexual harassment cases in schools, while the school administration has pledged a comprehensive investigation into the matter and assured that any wrongdoing identified will be met with strict consequences.
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