Archive · 26 May 2025
Kerala to take action against staff in POCSO cases
Imagine some teachers and staff in Kerala schools have been accused of hurting children.
The government is stepping in to do something about it.
The Education Minister said they will take action against these people.
So far, there are 77 cases involving staff in schools.
Out of those, 65 are teachers, and 12 are staff who don't teach.
The government is making sure those who did wrong are punished, and they've already taken action against some of them.
They're also looking into cases where things haven't been finished yet, to make sure everything is done properly.
The goal is to keep kids safe.
Kerala's Education Minister announced strict action against staff involved in POCSO cases.
77 POCSO cases have been reported against staff in secondary schools.
65 teachers and 12 non-teaching staff are implicated in the cases.
Disciplinary measures have been taken against 45 employees.
Legal action has been taken against teachers in higher secondary and aided schools.
- Who
- General Education Minister V. Sivankutty and the Kerala government.
- What
- Kerala government to take stringent action against education department staff involved in POCSO cases.
- When
- Announced on Monday, May 26, 2025.
- Where
- Kerala.
- Why
- To ensure punishment for those involved in POCSO cases and to protect children.
- Minister
- V. Sivankutty
- Cases in Secondary Schools
- 77 POCSO cases
- Teachers Involved
- 65
- Non-Teaching Staff Involved
- 12
- Disciplinary Measures Taken
- Against 45 employees
- Cases in Higher Secondary
- 14 teachers suspended
- Cases in Aided Sector
- 7 teachers suspended