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From a protest held in capital Male against child abuse. (Atoll Times Photo/Masha Naeem)

Teacher arrested for allegedly abusing 2 students

On Tuesday, a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old girl were allegedly abused in a northern island.

21 November 2022

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A teacher has been arrested and remanded to custody for allegedly sexually abusing two children under the age of 15 in a northern island.

On Tuesday, a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old girl were allegedly abused in a northern island.

According to reliable sources, a teacher at the island's school has been arrested.

A police spokesman told Atoll Times on Monday that a 49-year-old local man was arrested on Thursday under a warrant in connection with the case.

A court on Monday remanded the accused to custody till the end of trial.

Police refused to disclose further details.

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