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Kundapur: Headmaster arrested for sexually harassing minor student

  •   Wed, Feb 05 2014 09:31:04 PM

Kundapur: Headmaster arrested for sexually harassing minor student

Silvester D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Kundapur

Kundapur, Feb 5: The headmaster of a school at Trasi here was arrested on Wednesday February 5 after a student complained that he had sexually harassed her.

Kirti Kumar Shetty (38), a resident of Herikudru, was arrested by Gangolli police and produced in the court.

It is alleged that Shetty had sexually harassed a minor girl in the school. The girl lodged a complaint with the police after which he was arrested.

Apart from being headmaster, Kirti Shetty is also the physical education teacher of the aided school at Trasi.

The girl, a student of class 7 alleged that she had been sexually harassed by Kirti Shetty on January 24 afternoon. The complaint was registered in Gangolli police station on February 5.

The Gangolli police arrested Shetty and produced him in Udupi district court.
  

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  • sridhar kundapur, koteshwara

    Fri, Jun 27 2014

    nowadays people are taking revenge against men so I think it may be also false. if it is false how their family will suffer in society.

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  • pascal, kundapura

    Fri, Feb 07 2014

    khursi taka khursi

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  • Antony Fernandes, Mangalore / USA

    Fri, Feb 07 2014

    Kirti Kumar Shetty,
    Kai Kar Katti,
    Gundik Nuki.

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  • DINESH SHETTY, PADUBIDRI/DUBAI

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    ಕಾಮ ದಾಹಿಗಳು

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  • Shiva Avadani, Manipal/Dubai

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Before punishing he should be shown 3 shows of "Jaiho" movie continuously.That is the biggest punishment.

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  • SUNDAR KARITHOTA, HALEANGADI

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    "Beliye hola medanthaaithu". A teacher should maintain his respect in the Society trustworthy forever. They should see the god in children and should be the well wisher of a student, they should protect the students from such incidents if any. The education department has to answer why this kind of menace is there is schools or colleges. They should strictly warn and punish this kind of culprits immediately.

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  • Golbert C Pinto, Mangalore/Muscat

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Headmaster cum physical education teacher zyada.

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  • shiv, Bangalore

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    BD, VHP will come when there is no justice. When the Police and politicians are protecting accused, just because they are from a particular community.

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  • Roshan Braganza, Mumbai

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Counselling also should be for men accused with false cases , allow him to merge with society. Also name and photo of the accused should not be made public , until he is proven guilty. The above case also violation of human rights. If he is framed , how he will survive once out with bail , what about Job?. In india we have lots of rights , juvenile , women , senior citizen , minority. but no such legal clauses for men in the age group 18 to 60 . These people r the bread winners of family and build a nation but have no legal help whatsoever.

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  • Vinay Shetty, Manipal

    Fri, Feb 07 2014

    Very right... Guilty man should get the harshest punishment, however character assassination of men India is getting very common these days and the sexual harassment allegation is the most easiest way to settle scores

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  • JNB, Bejai

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Will now Mangalore BD,HJV,ABVP,will go to Kundapura for the press conference like they went Udupi for Facebook issue???

    But they failed to go to Shirva when collage girl assaulted by 30 men.

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  • dam, mangalore

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Put him in Jail for life time........ Now BD or Rss will protest or not...

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  • Fredrick Pinto, Shirva

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Sexual harassment is a serious problem for students at all educational levels in India. Students in elementary and secondary schools as well as college and universities can be victims of sexual harassment. Many students are scared or too embarrassed to report sexual harassment. Sexual harassment could take place anywhere, at any time, by anyone and in any form. It could happen at public places,school,workplace, even at home. Even age is not concerned. Either a little school girl or a middle aged lady all are same in the eyes of harassers. One of the main reasons that the issue of harassment is not taken seriously in that sexual violence against young girls or woman in India. Sexual harassment anywhere is not acceptable and has to be rooted out of society. Those found guilty can be punished under section 294 and section 509 of IPC.

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  • Sandeep, Udupi

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Where are the culture protecting groups. Other day when it had happened in Shirva, the group had a big banner saying "Aprapta balaki mele anya Komina vyakti inda laigika kirukula the viruddha horata". Now what happened, since he is not from anya komu so no protest. Please see people as criminals and non criminal, not as komu and anya komu.

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  • Anand, karkala

    Thu, Feb 06 2014


    Nobody knows what lies behind complaint of a girl as sexual harassment. I doubt it as a revenge to ground him for not adhering to somebody's words or for not fulfilling his promise.

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  • Bryan, Bahrain

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Before there were empty packets saying always protect Culture, now what is your argument…

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  • Bharathesh Bangera, Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Somewhere looks sexual harassment is the easiest way to take revenge on any men. I have seen an episode recently as a couple file similar rape case against the landlord , just to avoid paying outstanding house rents and other amount they have taken from the landlord. After thorough investigation it's proved and the couple gets arrested. But the landlord who was a very gentleman, could not sustain this shame and commits suicide.

    So, I agree if the harassment is proved, then strong punishment is recommended. But just keep in mind the stress and shame one may pass through if it's a false aligation. So, unless it's proved please have patience on your comments.

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  • Rudolf, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    With due respect to the claims of the victim here, there have been increasing number of frivolous cases done for various reasons!!

    A remarkable one which was much publicized in newspapers was of a respected family physician with years of excellent service in a posh area of Mumbai was accused of raping by a woman patient and he was put behind bars for many days and had a very tough time getting bail till the DNA testing report came out as negative and he was found innocent! Later it was found that the same was done as a revenge by a group of roadside hawkers who were angered on his taking action against them through the authorities to clear the illegal encroachments!!

    One can imagine what a harrowing experience this doc might have had till the time he was cleared, but sure he will have the scars and anxiety of this incident forever!! Jai ho!!

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  • Af, mangalore

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Sack him from his post and he should not get any job anywhere

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mapusa

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Where are all the PROTESTERS now...

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  • Bryan, Bahrain

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    These stupid protesters are no way to be found because this is a small issue for them, Big issue is drinking, dancing in the pub, and girl and boy holdings hands…

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  • jeetendra j hegde, mumbai

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    In Delhi jantar mantar ground.

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  • Vasant Raj, Mangalore / Abudhabi

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    KIRTI Nice name..he has brought nice Kirti for his parents and family members.

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  • Manish Shetty, Derebail Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Sexual harassment in India its now new. It has been there since centuries but only now there are rules and people are coming in front to complain. There are some brave souls to come front and are the leaders. Only because of them these kind of people can be caught.
    I myself was a victim on 3 occasions as a young boy.
    If this has to change there should be stricter laws and punishment.

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  • Naiem, Uchila

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Bandh should be called by Beedi / Cigeratte groups , where are they now ??

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  • Nawaz Ismail Moolur, Al Jubail/Moolur

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    The Police Department should take a strict action in this case, at least 5 years should punish him repeatedly. Now a days sexual harassment is becoming common in India because of no strict action is taken....

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  • michael fernandes , kuwait mangalore bajal

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    My dear friends. It's a real shame not a great,

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  • roshan braganza, mumbai

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Accused cannot be guilty unless until proven in court . It become a fashion nowadays to hook men with assault cases at the of a hat. Even intimate conversation or cuddling can land one in jail. Hypocrisy of law us such that any juvenile or girl can use it to settle scores. Even if the incident happened, it can be more of consented one. One can blame the hormones, but man trouble just because the law says so. Courts have to punish girl and also the family if the case turns out to be fake or exaggerated one. Job like teacher , doctor where their interaction with females can b extremely dangerous for men.

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  • Rudolf, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    Agreed, with the benefit of the doubt to the victim, nowadays it is very easy to take revenge just by giving frivolous complaints and bring a man into deep trouble!! Better men don't get employed in girls/ladies' schools to avoid problems that can ruin their lives!!

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  • Dr S Kamath, Mumbai

    Thu, Feb 06 2014

    So Sad and So Bad
    Beliye Holavannu Maidare Hege?So Cruel

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Wed, Feb 05 2014

    That student must be in the age of his daughter. Still, he tried to harass. He should be punished strongly. Gone are the days when students used to look up to the teachers/ headmasters as a source of inspiration and with reverence.
    Girls need not feel shy and report any untoward incident to their friends and family lest another might fall prey to the 'sexual perverts'.

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  • CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DUBAI

    Wed, Feb 05 2014

    THIS HEADMASTER NOT PROPERLY TRAINED.PLS SEND HIM FURTHER TRAINING.

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  • Hindustani, Manipal/Dubai

    Wed, Feb 05 2014

    If he does mistake....he is ''hedda master''

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  • Sir Lancelot, Manglore

    Wed, Feb 05 2014

    Name itself KIRTHI
    wawhh... enu kirthi banthu kano ninage. Maduve Agillave ninage..
    Eega police custody yalli maduve madi nodu, mane katti nodu.

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  • Fredrick, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 05 2014



    Teachers, Gurus who are responsible to impart knowledge and shape students' life in a right direction are repeatedly dragging them on a wrong path.


    No wonder lots of breaking news these days is emerging from Kasargod, Bhatkal or Kunndapur.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mapusa

    Wed, Feb 05 2014

    Such Sex Maniacs should be weeded out of our Educational Systems...

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  • ISMAIL K PERINJE, PERINJE-KSA

    Wed, Feb 05 2014

    E-HEAD MASTER reg bodutthinda?Mer onthe USTNADAR.....JAILe gathi..maryadila beedipaal...

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  • Eric Coelho, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 05 2014

    These Sex predators in society all over India should be wiped out completely sooner the better.

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