Harrowing revelations from current and former students of Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan (PSBB) are popping up on social media, as to how some of the teaching staff have misbehaved with students, especially females. From allegations of sexual assault to casteism to management turning a blind eye to complaints, several branches of PSBB in Chennai has played host to a multitude of problematic patterns. 

It all started with a complaint against one Rajagopalan, a commerce teacher in the KK Nagar branch of the school; Complaints of sexual assault have been raised against him and a top police official is said to be currently in the school branch for further investigation. [Update: The teacher is now said to have been suspended by the school management]

#Breaking || மாணவிக்கு செல்போனில் பாலியல் தொந்தரவு அளித்த ஆசிரியர் ராஜகோபாலனை பிடித்து போலீசார் விசாரணை

விசாரணைக்கு பள்ளி நிர்வாகம் ஒத்துழைப்பு வழங்கவில்லை என காவல்துறை குற்றச்சாட்டு#Madipakkam pic.twitter.com/Fq24nfeOXK

— Thanthi TV (@ThanthiTV) May 24, 2021

PSBB school was founded by actor YG Mahendran's late mother and is currently being run by his brother's wife. The actor and his entire family have come under fire for this scandal and some Kollywood celebrities have reacted on the matter too.

Did u mean offender when you said target? Otherwise you are alleging a wrongful witch-hunt, just to set the account straight. https://t.co/tiu8xz7O1x

— CS Amudhan (@csamudhan) May 24, 2021

Oh so you are actually saying target. There is at this at this stage, prima facie proof at least on SM of students having complained to management repeatedly... & you are choosing to focus on “the school is being targeted narrative”. Sir, u r losing the benefit of doubt.

— CS Amudhan (@csamudhan) May 24, 2021

The school is not just a victim but as much as the students...Omg, yes, the lifelong suffering and trauma of the kids and a lifeless entity are so equal...boohoo! https://t.co/ZFyVilmP2k

— Kite has a tail, can a monkey fly? (@edakkumudakku) May 25, 2021

Parents of Students who are currently studying and / or alumnus of PSBB, who are willing to come forward and report about Mr Rajagopalan - you will get legal help from reputed firebrand lawyers who deal with cases of sexual harassment.
Please feel free to DM me.

— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) May 24, 2021

Sexual harassment cannot be normalised It was heartbreaking to see stories about this commerce teacher in #PSBB As alumni we have to amplify so it reaches the right people to take severe action This is not Ok !Love and hugs to all the brave girls who have shared their stories ♥️

— Archana Kalpathi (@archanakalpathi) May 24, 2021

TW: stories of sexual harassment. Rajagopalan, commerce teacher in #PSBB(KKN) is a sexual harasser. Posting this after I have personally verified this with a student from this man's class. Also posting this to amplify and ensure he gets the punishment he deserves. This is sick. https://t.co/ndJIKrOmN5

— Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli (@LakshmiPriyaaC) May 23, 2021

Oh, come on now!!! How can the school not be aware of this kind of behaviour that has been happening for decades!! Request and trust that the relevant authorities WILL take appropriate action on Rajagopalan and the school!!#PSBB pic.twitter.com/lYwLyOSaXP

— Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli (@LakshmiPriyaaC) May 24, 2021

To the students at PSBB - if you are being coerced or threatened to remove your testimonies, please don’t. You’ll receive legal help.
Also - students usually don’t know what is appropriate and what’s not. That education never reaches them. So kindly refrain from shaming.

— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) May 23, 2021