Goemkarponn Desk
MAPUSA: In an untoward incident at Mapusa, a 7-year-old has been sexually assaulted by a 47-year-old tuition teacher.
The accused tuition teacher identified as Sanjay Hirlekar (47) has been arrested by Mapusa police.
As per information, for the last five to six days, the said accused had
been visiting the victim’s house to give her tuitions and during the class only the victim and the teacher used to be present in one of the room of the flat
The accused also threatened the victim with dire consequences.
Later on September 20, before the teacher could come to give tution, she has already approached her parents and narrated the incident. Upon reaching, parents questioned the teacher and later lodged police complaint at Mapusa police station.
The accused is placed under arrest under section 346, 354 (A), 376 a, b, 509 506(2), Goa Children Act 8 and POCSO act 4, 8, 10 and 12 .
Mapusa police are further investigating the case.