A 42-year-old headmaster from a Vikhroli-based government school was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting and harassing a 13-year-old girl on the school premises. The incident came to light on Friday morning when a group of parents, including the minor’s parents, gathered outside the school to meet the authorities. While the school management allegedly refused to engage with them, the group confronted the accused headmaster. The situation quickly escalated, with the parents verbally and physically assaulting him before the Vikhroli police were notified.

Speaking with mid-day, the minor’s aunt said, “We first approached the school authorities on December 16, and they assured us that strict action would be taken against the headmaster. However, two days later, nothing had been done. When we followed up on December 18, they told us nothing could be done. After waiting another day, we decided to take the matter to the police.” The aunt was the first person the girl confided in, revealing the horrifying incidents she endured at school on two separate occasions.