The accused has been identified as Prabir Kumar Khuntia, Headmaster of Nuapada Government School in Krushnaprasad block of Puri district.
According to the information, the headmaster allegedly misbehaved with the girl student on Saturday. Later, the girl’s family member filed a written complaint at Krushnaprasad police station, basing on which the police registered a case and arrested the teacher.
Further inquiry into the matter is underway, informed a police officer.
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