Masha Midhath   21 October 2024 - 05:26 PM
A teacher has been arrested on charges of grooming students in an island in central Maldives.

The police confirmed that the incident was reported on the 17th of this month.

Authorities are currently investigating the case, although they have not disclosed specific details regarding the allegations. It remains unclear whether the teacher targeted male or female students.

Under the Children’s Act, grooming or sexually assaulting a child is considered a serious criminal offense, protecting minors from exploitation and abuse.

The investigation is ongoing, with police urging anyone with further information related to the case to come forward. The arrest has raised concerns in the local community about child safety in educational environments.