Haveri: A government school teacher in Savanur town was assaulted by parents and members of the public on Wednesday after he was accused of sexually harassing girl students.

The teacher has been identified as Jagadish, serving at the Government Urdu School in Savanur.

Parents alleged that he had harassed several students. They confronted him, assaulted him by hitting him with footwear, and later handed him over to the Savanur police. The parents have demanded strict action against the accused teacher.

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