Arrested headmaster, teacher suspended for alleged sexual harassment in Tiruvannamalai - The HinduUpdated - July 27, 2026 12:46 am IST - TIRUVANNAMALAIThe headmaster and a teacher at Government Panchayat Union Primary School at Vedanvadi village were suspended after they were arrested under POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act for alleged sexual harassment of girl students.The police said the arrested teachers were identified as S. Ravi, 58, headmaster, and D. Muralidaran, 42, teacher. Initial inquiry revealed that a group of survivors alerted the child helpline (1098) about the sexual harassment.Immediately, a team of officials of the School Education Department led by S. Thilainayaki, branch educational officer, inspected the school campus and spoke to 12 affected students in classes four and five.Based on inquiry by the team, a case was registered at All Women Police Station (AWPS) in Tiruvannamalai town. The headmaster and teacher were arrested and lodged at Central Prison in Vellore. A probe is under way.Published - July 27, 2026 12:42 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }