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“He Said He Loved Me Like a Son”: Former KV Student Alleges Years of Sexual Abuse by Headmaster who has been granted bail in connection with a POCSO Case

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A former student of Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Lamphelpat, has come forward with allegations of repeated sexual abuse spanning several years, naming the school’s headmaster, as the perpetrator. The revelation comes just days after a special POCSO court in Imphal West granted the headmaster interim anticipatory bail in connection with a related FIR.

The allegations detail a pattern of abuse that began when the survivor, now a young adult, was a student at the school between 2006 and 2016. The abuse reportedly occurred on multiple occasions during Class 6 (2012-13) and again in Class 9 (2014-15). The survivor, who has chosen to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the case, has provided a harrowing account of the trauma inflicted.

A Trust Betrayed

The survivor recalls first being drawn to the headmaster’s room as a child, describing how the headmaster would “play” with him. Vulnerable and seeking affection, the survivor explains that his real father was abusive and a drunkard. “At that time, I had already experienced similar things before and I thought it was ‘normal,’ especially when he said he loved me like his son, and that triggered a sense of wanting affection,” the survivor stated.

The abuse escalated to a sexual assault when the headmaster allegedly performed a sexual act on him. “I was shocked, confused, aroused, and taken away during the moment,” the survivor recounted. He was then coerced into reciprocating the act, which he did because, at the time, he believed it was “normal.”

The Encounter That Changed Everything

The survivor stopped seeing the headmaster for a while after his class shifted to a different area. However, a fateful encounter in 2014-15 at the school brought the abuse back. While waiting for a pickup after school hours, the headmaster allegedly took him to the CCA room. “I thought he was just going to play with me again, but he… asked me to do the same,” the survivor said.

A few days later, another incident occurred at the primary boys’ toilet. The survivor, who was deeply depressed and contemplating suicide, felt a confusing sense of exhilaration and sought the feeling again. “I wanted to feel it again, as I was deeply depressed during that period of time, with suicide on my mind,” he confessed.

The abuse then escalated further. “Upon him asking me repeatedly, I gave in. I didn’t know why I agreed, but he stopped when I said it hurts,” the survivor said. “Whatever experience I have narrated is true to the best of my knowledge and I would like to remain anonymous.”

The School and the Accused

The then headmaster at KV No. 1, Imphal: According to a provisional seniority list from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, the headmaster holds a BA (Hons), MA, and B.Ed and joined the service on July 30, 2013 . He recently addressed the media during the school’s diamond jubilee celebration in December 2024, speaking of the institution’s commitment to societal betterment . He is also reportedly a member of a school committee that dealt with a 2025 altercation between Class XI and XII students .

Court Grants Interim Bail

An FIR was registered at Lamphel Police Station on June 9, 2026, under Section 8 of the POCSO Act, 2012, which deals with sexual assault and carries a maximum punishment of five years. In court, the headmaster’s counsel argued that he had been “falsely implicated” and that the allegations might be a “fallout” of the student incident from 2025 .

Granting him ad-interim bail on June 9, the court noted that “the apprehension felt by the petitioner has a reasonable basis.” He was released on a PR bond of Rs. 1,00,000 with conditions that he must cooperate with the investigation, not influence witnesses, and not leave the state without permission .

The court has called for a bail objection report from the Officer-in-Charge of Lamphel Police Station, returnable by Wednesday, June17, 2026, and has fixed the next hearing for that date.

Outrage and Questions

The allegations have sent shock-waves through the community, raising serious questions about the safety and well-being of children in one of Manipur’s premier educational institutions. The survivor’s detailed account, spanning years of abuse and manipulation, stands in stark contrast to the headmaster’s public persona as a leader dedicated to creating a “positive future” for his students.

This case also highlights the profound and often hidden struggle of child sexual abuse survivors who may not comprehend the nature of the abuse until years later, and whose vulnerability is often exploited by perpetrators in positions of trust. The next court hearing is expected to draw significant attention as the investigation unfolds.

 

The post The Headmaster’s Room, The CCA Hall, The Boys’ Toilet: A Decade of Alleged Abuse at KV No. 1 Lamphelpat first appeared on The Frontier Manipur.

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