Arunachal Pradesh hostel warden accused of sexual abuse

Three children, including a 6-year-old, accuse the hostel warden, who has now been taken into custody.

A horrific incident has made the headlines recently, where a hostel warden from Arunachal Pradesh has been accused of sexual abuse. Three children, including a 6-year-old, have accused the hostel warden. The warden has now been taken into custody.

Three students in Arunachal Pradesh aged between six and thirteen lodge a sexual abuse complaint.

The three students have complained to the hostel warden of sexual assault. The incident came to light when one of the students complained of pain while using the restroom and was taken home for medical attention. The hostel warden of a private school in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district has been arrested on charges that he had been sexually abusing the students under his care, said the police. The warden, identified as Hen Johnson Baithei, 33, was taken into custody after three students, aged between six and 13, lodged complaints of sexual assault, said Mebo police station officer-in-charge Akai Chama.

Doctors at the hospital suspect sexual abuse.

Akai Chama, on the incident, said, “The investigation is underway. So far, three students have come forward with complaints, and an FIR has been registered.” He added that more students could press charges as the probe progresses. Doctors at the hospital suspected sexual abuse and alerted the authorities, which led to further police investigation. The police have recorded statements of students, parents, hostel staff and school management.

Meanwhile, school authorities claimed they were unaware of the alleged abuse, and Baithei appeared to be a disciplined staff member. The principal said, “I never imagined he could do something like this. The school will cooperate fully with the investigation and ensure such incidents never recur.”