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FIR Against 22 for Assaulting Teacher in Haveri
13 Dec
Summary
- An FIR was filed against 22 individuals for assaulting a teacher.
- The teacher was paraded with slippers following harassment allegations.
- The headmaster reported the initial complaint against the teacher.
In Haveri district, an FIR has been registered against 22 individuals at the Savanur police station. They are accused of assaulting, insulting, and threatening teacher Jagadish Vaggannanavar. Vaggannanavar had previously been accused of sexual harassment by the headmaster of Savanur Govt Urdu School, leading to a case against him.
Following the initial complaint, Vaggannanavar lodged his own FIR, detailing an alleged assault and public humiliation. Video evidence reportedly shows the accused hitting him with slippers and parading him through Savanur streets. They also allegedly threatened his continued employment at the school.
While parents of the students have not filed any complaints, the headmaster initiated the initial report. Police are continuing to gather more information regarding the incident and the circumstances surrounding both complaints.
