Kerala Headmistress Suspended for Concealing Teacher's Sexual Assault on Student

• A headmistress in Malampuzha, Kerala, was suspended for hiding a teacher's sexual assault on a student.
• Anil, a Sanskrit teacher, sexually exploited a student with alcohol; the headmistress knew but didn't report it.
• Police arrested Anil on January 4; he is accused of exploiting 6 other female students.
• The school management attempted to suppress the incident, violating POCSO Act provisions.
• The education department has initiated action against the school manager and emphasized child safety.

Why It Matters: Headmistress suspended for concealing sexual assault, highlighting critical need for child safety in schools.