KAJANG: A 29-year-old primary school teacher in Bandar Baru Bangi has been detained for allegedly molesting six male students.
The incident came to light after the father of a 12-year-old victim lodged a police report on Wednesday alleging the molest last month.
“The boy told the father that the teacher had touched his penis while he was reading,” a source said yesterday.
Since then, it is believed that five others have come forward alleging similar incidents of molest by the male teacher.
In total, six police reports have been lodged by parents and the school Parent-Teachers Association (PTA).
“The victims claimed that the molest act had been going on from 2014.
“Some of the victims alleged that the teacher had massaged their penis while others claimed that he hugged them from behind,” the source said, adding that another victim also said that the teacher had put his hands into his trousers.
It is learnt that another student claimed that the teacher kissed him on his lips and cheek.
The number of molest incidents on each student ranged from between one and 15 times.
“The victims said they had been afraid to report the matter earlier as they were ashamed, and feared the teacher,’’ the source added.
The suspect has been remanded until Monday to assist in investigations.
The case is classified under Section 354/377D of the Penal Code for assault or use of criminal force with intent to outrage a person’s modesty.
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