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CM asks cops to take action against those involved in forcing school girls to undress

Mumbai, July 10 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday directed the police and state officials to take strict action against those involved in the reported incident of schoolgirls being forced to undress for menstruation checks at a private school in neghbouring Thane district.
While replying to a question asked by several members, State Minister Girish Mahajan said the Chief Minister has called for an in-depth investigation into the matter. Mahajan said that those found guilty will face tough action.
A principal and a teacher of a private school of Shahpur in Thane district were arrested on allegation of forcing school children to undress to check their mensuration after bloodstains were discovered in the school’s toilet.
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