Assam teacher arrested for allegedly molesting 11-year-old student

India Nov 19, 2025

In Assam's Cachar district, a 39-year-old government school teacher was arrested after being accused of molesting an 11-year-old girl on campus.
The incident came to light when the girl's family reported it to the police, leading to a case under the POCSO Act.

What's happening now

The teacher is in police custody while officers continue their investigation and have already recorded the victim's statement.
The school has started its own internal inquiry and notified education authorities, who may take further action.
Separately, police in Silchar also arrested a man for rape and blackmail in another recent case—both investigations are ongoing.