A math teacher at a private school in Chapra city has been accused of molesting and misbehaving with a student. Upon the student’s complaint, her family members went to the school and beat up the accused teacher. Police have taken the accused into custody and filed an FIR. Digital evidence is being examined in the case, while the role of the school management is also under scrutiny.

This incident in the divisional headquarters Saran has once again raised serious questions about the safety of Hindu students, especially girls in private schools, prompt redressal of complaints and accountability of school management. The incident is said to have taken place in a prestigious private school in the city, where a huge uproar occurred on Wednesday morning after a math teacher, Inam Raza, was accused of molesting and indecent behavior with a Hindu girl student. Upon the student’s complaint, her family members reached the school and beat up the accused teacher. Later, he was brought to Bhagwan Bazar police station, where the police took him into custody and started questioning. An FIR has been registered in the case and further legal action is being taken.

Despite complaining to the Principal, no action was taken

According to the local police, the accused teacher has been identified as Imam Raja (or Raza). He is a resident of Asanv village of Isuapar police station area of ​​Saran district and was currently living in a rented house in Kathari Bagh locality of the city. He used to teach Mathematics subject in the school. The victim student has stated that the teacher was harassing her for the past several days on the pretext of studies. He repeatedly pressured her to talk and behaved inappropriately. The student told that about a month ago she had also complained about this to the Principal of the school, but no concrete action was taken. After she was again allegedly molested by the teacher on Wednesday, she told the whole thing to her family members.

Upon learning of the incident, a large number of parents and local Hindu residents gathered outside the school premises. Strong anger was evident among the people towards the teacher. Later, local police arrived at the scene and took the accused into custody and took him to Bhagwan Bazaar police station.

Following the incident, some other Hindu female students have also accused the teacher of inappropriate behavior. It is alleged that he pressured the students by threatening to fail them in mathematics. Some also alleged that he attempted to send them objectionable messages and photos on their mobile phones.

Digital evidence will be investigated, said the police station in-charge.

In this regard, Bhagwan Bazar police station in-charge Randhir Kumar said that the case is being investigated on the basis of the student’s application. The student’s mobile phone, WhatsApp chats, screenshots and other digital evidence will be investigated. On the basis of the available evidence and the victim’s statement, an FIR will be registered and further legal action will be taken. Fair and legal action will be taken on the basis of whatever facts will come out in the investigation. After this incident, the role of the school administration has also come under question. The family members allege that if appropriate action had been taken on the student’s first complaint in time, then perhaps the matter would not have reached this stage. The parents have also demanded that the school management be held accountable.