Mumbai teacher arrested for sexual assault
A 40-year-old English teacher from a well-known Mumbai school has been arrested under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student over the past year.
The abuse reportedly began in January 2024, when the teacher started showing inappropriate interest in the student during preparations for the school's annual function.
Incidents included forcing him to undress in private places and meeting at hotels.
Case has left the school community shocked
The student's family noticed changes in his behavior but only reported it after the teacher tried contacting him again post-graduation.
Police have also charged a female friend who encouraged these meetings and downplayed what was happening.
The teacher is now in police custody as investigations continue, with authorities gathering witness statements and evidence from crime scenes.
The case has left the school community shocked, and updates are expected as things move forward.