The Principal of a school at an island in the North atolls are under investigation for sexually assaulting one of their students.

The media official of the Maldives Police Service confirmed to One Online that such a case was reported in Monday and they are looking into it. Police said that no further information can be offered at this time regarding the case.

While there has been no word from the Education Ministry, the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Service, too, have confirmed that such a case has been reported and under investigation.

Due to the sensitivity of such cases, details such as the atoll and island are not released to the public.