India, Oct. 29 -- A hostel warden of a private school in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang district has been arrested on charges that he had been sexually abusing the students under his care, police said on Wednesday.

The warden, identified by the police as Hen Johnson Baithei, 33, was taken into custody after three students - aged between six and 13 - lodged complaints of sexual assault, said Mebo police station officer-in-charge Akai Chama.

"The investigation is underway. So far, three students have come forward with complaints and an FIR has been registered," Chama said, adding that more students could press charges as the probe progresses.

The incident came to light when one of the students complained of pain while using the restroom and w...