Rajasthan school vandalised amid outrage over 'shielding' rape accused teacher

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Chaos erupted in Rajasthan's Pali district as villagers descended upon a private school, vandalising its premises and confronting the school's management..

The outburst stemmed from allegations that the school administration had shielded a teacher accused of raping a four-year-old Dalit girl...

The villagers were angry with the school's alleged involvement in protecting the accused teacher..

However, instead of taking appropriate action against the accused teacher, the principal purportedly attempted to suppress the matter...

Rajasthan Child Rights Protection Commission Chairperson Sangeeta Beniwal took cognisance of the matter and directed the District Education Officer and Superintendent of Police to furnish a comprehensive report within three days...