Karnal, Aug. 24 -- A day after a school principal was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing students, the Haryana education department on Saturday said that it has suspended the accused.

District elementary education officer (DEEO) Rohtas Verma ordered the suspension.

"Dayanand has been placed under suspension with immediate effect as per Rule 5 of the Haryana Civil Service (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016. During the suspension period, he will be entitled to a subsistence allowance under Rule 83 of the Haryana Civil Services (General) Rules, 2016," read the letter.

Verma further said that during the suspension period, his headquarters will be at the Karnal block education office.

He has been barred from leaving headquarters wi...