Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (RJP)

Bengaluru, Nov 2: Amid public outrage over a spate of sexual assaults on minor girls, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah warned the managements of schools that permission granted to their schools would be revoked and criminal cases booked against them if they violate guidelines for safety of children.

Siddaramaiah was speaking during his address on the 59th Karnataka Rajyotsava function in Bengaluru.

"Sexual assaults on minor girls have made the civil society hang its head in shame. Even beasts don't behave like this. It is inhuman and condemnable," Siddaramaiah said.

The public anger has grown over the sexual assault of a six-year old girl recently which is the fourth such incident in the past four months.

“Goonda Act will be invoked against the culprits and government had already taken various steps like amending laws, forming expert committees and issuing safety guidelines, to check such incidents from taking place,” he added.

“Government is considering setting up fast track courts to ensure speedy trials relating to sexual assault on minor children. Heads of school managements should join hands with government to curb such incidents.” Siddaramiah said.

Bengaluru Police Commissioner had recently issued guidelines listing the steps to be taken by schools, including installing CCTVs, to ensure safety of girl students.