(ANSA) - Venice, October 23 - A 23-year-old Bangladeshi
national who was acting as an imam in the northern city of Padua
was arrested by State police on Tuesday for allegedly beating
children during Islam lessons.
The suspect allegedly hit pupils aged five to 10, including
blows to the head, and threatening them during lessons at
Padua's Bangladesh Cultural Center.
"I thank and pay my sincerest compliments to the prosecutors
and the State police for the investigation that led to this
morning's provision," said Padua Mayor Sergio Giordani.
"Children must not be touched and this smart work by the
institutions to stop unacceptable conduct is the cornerstone of
the positive integration we must all work for".
Imam arrested for beating kids
Victims aged five to 10