Koraput: Police Tuesday arrested the principal of Sunabeda Junior Women’s Science College in Sunabeda area in Koraput district for allegedly misbehaving with a female computer operator of the college.
As per the complaint, the accused, identified as Pabitra Kumar Bedant, had been harassing the computer operator. On several occasions, he had also tried to touch her inappropriately. She had turned down his repeated sexual advances in the past. In spite of this, he had been sending inappropriate messages on her mobile phone.
The victim further alleged in her complaint that Bedant had been paying Rs 5,000 per month as her salary when her actual salary is Rs 10,000. Bedant had often threatened to fire her if she did not agree to his proposals.
On the basis of the complaint, Sunabeda police arrested Bedant under several sections of IPC.
A detailed investigation is underway.
PNN