“He spoke with sexual connotations and was in the habit of touching girls inappropriately. Twelve girl students raised a complaint with school headmistress Sathyabama, who complained to Sholurmattam police,” sources said.

A police team led by Coonoor DSP Suresh held an inquiry and on confirming the offense registered a case against the teacher under Pocso Act and arrested him.

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