In the midst of ongoing nationwide protests over the Kolkata rape and murder case, another disturbing incident has surfaced in Tamil Nadus Krishnagiri district. A girl was reportedly sexually assaulted, and at least a dozen others were physically abused at a fraudulent National Cadet Corps (NCC) camp, according to police reports on Monday. The incident has led to the arrest of 11 individuals, including the camps organiser, the principal of the implicated school, two teachers, and a correspondent.Deceptive scheme unveiledInvestigations have revealed that the private school involved had no official NCC unit. A group approached the school management, claiming that hosting an NCC camp would qualify them for one, police stated. Shockingly, the school failed to conduct necessary background checks before permitting the group to organise the camp.The three-day camp, held earlier this month, saw participation from 41 students, including 17 girls. The girls were accommodated on the first floor of the school auditorium, while the boys were lodged on the ground floor. Alarmingly, no teachers were assigned to supervise the students during the camp, creating a vulnerable environment.Victims speak outThe girls at the camp have alleged that they were lured out of the auditorium under false pretences and subsequently sexually assaulted. This horrifying revelation has prompted police to investigate whether the group behind the fake NCC camp has conducted similar operations in other schools.The accused have been charged under the stringent Protection Of Children against Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Meanwhile, medical examinations have been conducted on the victims, and the District Child Welfare Committee has begun taking necessary action.
