Noida: 2 Boys Shot Teacher For Touching Their Sister Inappropriately, Arrested

In a shocking incident, two youths shot at a schoolteacher for touching one of his female students inappropriately. The incident happened on February 14 in Greater Noida's Surajpur area when the two accused, one of whom was a minor, stopped the teacher on his way to work and shot at him. Reportedly, the girl who was touched inappropriately was the sister of the minor involved in the murder attempt. 

As per the reports, the Sakipur schoolteacher was heading for his work. The two people stopped him and asked some questions. Then, two allegedly shot at him. 

The police registered a case on February 14 under Indian Penal Code Section 307 (attempt to murder). The cops arrested the two accused the next day. 

The teacher touched a class 11 girl inappropriately 

During the interrogation, the youths revealed that about a month back the teacher had inappropriately touched a class 11 girl who used to take maths tuition from him. She is the sister of the minor accused and a friend of the other youth involved in the murder attempt. The youths revealed that the girl was disturbed after the incident. 

Police said that the young men had discussed this with the teacher earlier but he paid no heed and continued to talk to the girl. 

The police checked the phone of the teacher and found inappropriate chats with other students as well. So, they informed and alerted the school administration. 

Additional DCP Hridesh Kathariya said, "We will also be registering a case against the teacher for inappropriately touching the student." 

A recent case of a teacher found guilty of harassing minor girls

Recently, a special POCSO court in Mumbai sentenced a 28-year-old teacher from Govandi to five years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing three female students who were of ages below 12 years. 

Holding the teacher guilty, the court said, "The accused is not a layman but a teacher. The only career that influences other professions is teaching. Hence, the teacher is expected to act as a protector. Such heinous acts by the accused have cast a lifelong psychological and emotional impact on the victims.” 

Delhi High Court's statement on the increasing cases of teachers sexually harassing students

Recently, the Delhi High Court noted the "widespread" cases of teachers and professors sexually harassing their students. The court said, "The act of sexual harassment by teachers has witnessed a widespread occurrence which is a serious offence and abuse of a position of power." 

Justice Chandra Dhari Singh added that the relationship between students and teachers is one of the most pious relationships. This relationship can be traced back to the Vedas and every epic that has overcome evil. Parents send their kids away from home in the hope that they will be in a safe and conducive environment under the teachers. 

"A teacher is not only a person who teaches in a classroom but one who encourages and inspires students to become a holistic person. Teachers are gifted with the power to impart wisdom and shape the minds of children who are the future, and it is imperative that such power is not misused," the judge added (.