Minor attempts suicide after allegedly sexually abused in Handwara

HANDWARA — A minor boy (name withheld) from Mawer area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday attempted to end his life by consuming some poisonous substance at his home after being allegedly sexually harassed by a private school teacher here.

Family of the minor boy said over phone that he was sexually harassed by a school teacher for over a month and yesterday, he consumed some poisonous substances to get rid off the abuse.

He added that soon after the incident, he was taken to nearby hospital but after his condition deteriorated, he was shifted to Srinagar hospital for treatment where his condition is stated to be stable.

The family demanded strict action against the accused person and said teacher is considered a spiritual father of students.

Meanwhile, civil society members expressed deep shock and anger against the heinous crime committed by a private school teacher and appealed Handwara Police to take stern action against the involved person.

An official said that the accused has been taken into custody and investigation has been set into motion.