Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. Download the ETEducation App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. After a 48-hour-long investigation, we referred the case to the police for legal action," child welfare committee member Swagatika Patra said.The panel also directed the district education officer to carry out a separate investigation into the allegation, she said. "The accused teachers were arrested on the basis of preliminary investigation. Further probe is underway," Rajkanika police station inspector-in-charge Sanjay Mallick said.Meanwhile, opposition BJD submitted a memorandum to the Kendrapara SP and demanded stringent punishment for the culprits.>

Source: Economic Times February 22, 2026 08:03 UTC