Jharkhand Missionary School Principal Booked in Alleged Rape of Tribal Woman

The police in Jharkhand have formally booked the principal of a missionary school after a tribal woman alleged that she was raped by him. The allegation was reported to local authorities, prompting an immediate registration of a criminal case against the school head.

Investigators have taken the victim's statement and are conducting a preliminary inquiry. The woman belongs to a recognized tribal community in the state, and her claim has been recorded as part of the official complaint.

The case is being pursued under the Indian Penal Code, with the principal facing charges of rape and related offenses. The incident has raised concerns about safety and accountability within educational institutions that receive missionary affiliations.