Principal of Kadel government higher secondary school held after assault allegations
Ajmer — The principal of the government higher secondary school in Kadel village has been taken into custody after a Class XII student accused him of sexually assaulting her for several years, local officials said on Monday.
The accused has been identified as Sushil Kumar Rinwa. According to reporting, the student alleged that the assaults began when she was in Class IX and that the principal had even offered her ₹3 lakh to remain silent. News agencies said the victim is over 18.
News of the allegation drew a large crowd to the school premises, where enraged villagers allegedly confronted and assaulted Rinwa before police intervened and arrested him. Circle Officer (Rural) Shamsher said the matter was reported to police and that "legal action is being taken in the matter as per rules."
“A large number of villagers had gathered outside the school in response to the incident. Legal action is being taken in the matter as per rules,” said Circle Officer (Rural) Shamsher.
Former district council member Mahendra Singh Majhewala, a resident of Kadel, told reporters he had received information that the principal had been sexually assaulting the girl since she was in Class IX. A teacher at the school also alleged that Rinwa had misbehaved with her last year; she said the principal apologised and they had "mutually settled" the matter previously, according to the report.
The allegations have raised immediate concerns about safety, oversight and complaint mechanisms at the village school. Parents and residents gathered at the school after the incident came to light, reflecting community anger and unease. Police sources said the accused was taken into custody following the public outcry and that an official investigation has been launched.
Details reported so far
- Accused: Sushil Kumar Rinwa, principal of the government higher secondary school, Kadel village.
- Allegation: Student of Class XII accused him of sexual assault since she was in Class IX; an offer of ₹3 lakh to keep quiet was alleged.
- Response: Locals assaulted the principal outside the school; police arrested him and said legal proceedings are in progress.
| Item | Reported detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Kadel village, Ajmer district |
| Victim | Class XII student (reported to be above 18) |
| Accused | School principal, Sushil Kumar Rinwa |
| Alleged period | Since victim was in Class IX |
| Monetary offer alleged | ₹3 lakh |
The case underscores longstanding anxieties in rural communities about the vulnerability of students and the mechanisms available to them for raising complaints. In small towns and villages across Rajasthan, schools are not only educational institutions but social centres; breaches of trust by staff can have wide-reaching consequences for families and the local sense of security.
Local residents called for a thorough probe and strict action in line with the law. Police said inquiries are continuing; further details about charges and the progress of any formal complaint or FIR were not immediately available in initial reports.
Officials at the district education office were not quoted in the initial report. The incident is likely to prompt scrutiny of school oversight mechanisms and may bring renewed attention to the procedures for handling harassment and abuse allegations in government schools in Ajmer district.
As the investigation proceeds, villagers and parents in Kadel face the immediate task of supporting the victim and ensuring safety and confidence in the village's educational environment. The next steps will depend on the police probe and any action taken by education authorities under applicable regulations.
