Teacher arrested for harassment in Himachal school

India Jun 23, 2025

A government school teacher in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district has been arrested after 24 girls from classes VIII to X accused him of inappropriate touching.
The students bravely wrote a complaint to their principal, which led the school to contact the police.

Parents shocked to learn about incidents

Most parents were shocked to learn about the incidents during a meeting at the school, as their children hadn't shared what happened.
The case is now with the school's anti-sexual harassment committee, and police have booked the teacher under child protection laws.
Authorities continue investigating the matter.