The Karnataka Education department on Saturday suspended two teachers on charges of sexually harassing girl students in a school in Karnataka's Shivamogga district.

The suspended teachers are identified as head master Nagaraj Kori and assistant teacher Shanthakumar.

The incident occurred at the Government school in Soppinakeri village.

A complaint was made against assistant teacher Shanthakumar to the Kori but the latter did not initiate any action in this regard.

The Block Education Officer (BEO) had submitted a report in this regard.

The Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI) Parameshwarappa had issued the order of suspension of the concerned teachers.