Thane: The Manpada Police on Saturday arrested a school principal for allegedly sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl in Dombivli. The accused had been working at the school and held the additional charge of principal.

Allegations by Victim

The incident took place on September 24 inside the school premises. The girl, a first-standard student, was allegedly touched inappropriately on her private parts by the accused, police said.

Complaint and FIR Registered

The police added that the girl’s parents approached the police station after learning about the incident. Based on the complaint, the Manpada Police registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

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