Even after the incident was reported in August last

year, the administration did not take any action, he said. He also alleged that the similar incidents have come to light several other residential schools during a survey conducted by youth workers of his party. Replying to this, Chief Minister Raman Singh said that the state government had taken stringent action against those who found guilty in the incident. He said that he had met minor victims and their parents, but it was not disclosed to the media in order to hide the identity of the victims. He also assured that all assistance would be provided to the victims. He said that his government has decided to amend rape laws and make punishment more stringent. The incident of sexual assault on minor tribal inmates of the government-run residential school for tribal girls in Jhaliyamari village of Kanker district came to light on January 6, after which two people including teacher Mannu Ram Gota (24) and a school watchman Deenaram were arrested. So far, eight persons have been arrested in connection with the crime. According to the police, medical examination has confirmed rape of 11 inmates out of 40 girls who lived in the hostel.