Latur School Founder Arrested For Sexually Harassing Minor Students
Latur: The founder and principal of a private English school in Latur, who had been absconding after a case was registered against him for allegedly sexually harassing minor girl students, has been arrested, police said on Thursday. The accused has been identified as Bashir Usman Shaikh (54), a resident of Prakash Nagar in Latur and the founder and principal of Adarsh International School, Adarsh…
Latur police have apprehended Bashir Usman Shaikh, 54, the founder and principal of Adarsh International School, following allegations of sexually harassing minor female students. The arrest came after the case was registered at the MIDC Police Station on Sunday under various sections of the BNS and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Shaikh had gone into hiding the day prior to the registration of the case. A special operation was launched by Latur Police, involving three teams of officers and personnel, which ultimately led to his capture late on Wednesday night.
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