Georgetown , GINA, June 24, 2004

The Education Ministry has instructed the North Ruimveldt Multilateral School 's administration to send the teacher who has allegedly been sexually molesting students on leave pending investigation into the allegations.

Teacher allegedly fondled two students

The teacher is reportedly in police custody. However, the Ministry is in the process of identifying an investigation panel to inquire into the reports.

Following the investigation, the Teaching Service Commissions (TSC) will decide on steps to be taken against the teacher.