1) In 2005, a scandal emerged involving the rape of hearing impaired children at their school by staff members. However, the crimes went unpunished and the assailants continued teaching. 2) A novel called "DOGANI" was published in 2009 telling the true story of the abuse. It became a bestseller. 3) The novel was later adapted into a film of the same name. The film drew national attention to the case and the school involved. Many called for the school to be closed in the wake of the film's release.