India, July 23 -- A 50-year-old government school teacher was detained on Wednesday for allegedly molesting his female students in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, police said.

The incident came to light after parents and locals from the village gathered at the school and demanded the immediate removal of the teacher. Family members of three Class 6 girls also filed formal complaints at the Khuhdi police station, accusing the teacher of inappropriate behavior with the minors.

"We received complaints of molestation involving three to four Class 6 girls. We reached the school, where families and villagers submitted written complaints against the teacher. He has been detained for questioning, and the investigation is underway," assistant sub-inspect...