New Delhi, March 2
A day after a seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped in a municipal school here, five persons, including the school inspector and principal, were suspended, an official said Saturday.

“School inspector Balraj Singh, principal Neelam Karwal, class teacher Monica Kohli, school attendant Sushila and watchman Kailash have been suspended in the alleged sexual assault case at Mangolpuri Municipal Primary School,” B.K. Gupta, municipal commissioner, North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), said.

The Class 2 student was allegedly raped in the NDMC-run school in Mangolpuri area when she went to collect her mid-day meal. She was admitted to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital yesterday.

“We have constituted a five-member committee and have asked them to suggest measures for strengthening the security and safety of students studying in NDMC primary schools. The committee has been asked to submit its report within three days,” Gupta said.

Deputy Commissioner of Police B.S. Jaiswal said: “Around 200 persons have been questioned in regard with the sexual assault of the seven-year-old girl.” He added that the police was making a sketch of the accused on the basis of the victim’s statement. He did not rule out the involvement of non-teaching staff in the alleged sexual offence.

He said three persons, including two teachers and a watchman detained for questioning, are still under detention. “The girl is fine now. She is at home. She was discharged yesterday (Friday),” Jaiswal said.

A violent protest occurred outside the school and the hospital Friday as rumours spread that the girl was in a critical condition. — IANS