NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, MAY 24
A teacher at one of Chennai’s most sought-after schools has been accused of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour on social media, leading to DMK MP Kanimozhi announcing that she is seized of the matter and swift action in the matter.
The school management has suspended the teacher.
“The sexual harassment allegations against a commerce teacher in PSBB School, Chennai has been shocking. An inquiry should be conducted and action must be taken against those who are involved including school authorities who failed to act against the complaints from students… I promise to take this to the concerned authorities,” Kanimozhi tweeted.
The sexual harassment allegations against a commerce teacher in PSBB School,Chennai has been shocking. Inquiry should be conducted and action must be taken against those who are involved including school authorities who failed to act against the complaints from students. (1/3)
— Kanimozhi (கனிமொழி) (@KanimozhiDMK) May 24, 2021
I thank the TN Government and Police for taking swift action by arresting the teacher and investigating the sexual harassment allegations against him. The school management has to be made accountable for their complicity in this by not taking action against the perpetrator. (1/4)
— Kanimozhi (கனிமொழி) (@KanimozhiDMK) May 24, 2021
Screenshots evidencing harassment and inappropriate behaviour by the teacher have been doing the rounds on Twitter with the growing clamour for action. Alumni of the school have submitted a statement to the school management to suspend the teacher till a thorough investigation is conducted in this matter.
Celebrities too have taken to social media demanding action against the teacher.
PS Senior
Maharish Vidya Mandir
More Chettinad Vidyashram.
Jawahar VidyalayaAll of this is on Instagram shared by alumnae. pic.twitter.com/mqido1yvki
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) May 24, 2021
Chinmayi Sripaada in her tweet said: “To the students at PSBB – if you are being coerced or threatened to remove your testimonies, please don’t. You’ll receive legal help. Also – students usually don’t know what is appropriate and what’s not. That education never reaches them. So kindly refrain from shaming.”
As of now Rajagopalan has been suspended by the school management.
This was the first story that came up and she clearly says she complained to the Dean and that they’re considering legal action. The management already knew.
That’s all. pic.twitter.com/BaCrWhLaAA
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) May 24, 2021
Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli tweeted: TW: stories of sexual harassment. Rajagopalan, a commerce teacher in #PSBB(KKN) is a sexual harasser. Posting this after I have personally verified this with a student from this man’s class. Also posting this to amplify and ensure he gets the punishment he deserves. This is sick.”