Baripada, Oct 13: A headmaster of an Ashram school has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a minor girl student in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district.

The incident reportedly took place on September 25 at a school in Sukruli block.

According to reports, the accused, identified as Srikrushna Patra, allegedly called a Class VI student to his office on September 25 under the pretext of closing the doors and windows. He is accused of misbehaving with the girl inside the office.

Following the incident, the student reportedly informed two hostel matrons, who allegedly attempted to suppress the matter.

The incident came to light after the girl contacted her family members over the phone yesterday and informed them about the alleged misconduct. Subsequently, her family lodged a written complaint against the headmaster at Raruan Police Station.

Acting on the complaint, police arrested the accused headmaster.