Dhubri Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Showing Inappropriate Content to Students
In a disturbing incident that has shocked the local community, an assistant teacher serving at 989 No. Rastrabhasa Hindi Primary School in Dhubri town was arrested on Monday. The arrest followed serious allegations that the teacher showed objectionable and inappropriate content on his mobile phone to students during school hours.
Police Intervention and Public Outrage
Local police authorities swiftly responded after receiving detailed information about the troubling incident. Law enforcement officers reached the school premises and took the accused teacher, identified as Abdul Khaleque, into custody. He was transported to the Dhubri police station amid growing public outrage and concern from parents and community members.
The situation escalated when residents of Ward No. 3, specifically from the Balurchar area, staged a protest demanding Khaleque's immediate release. Joydeb Paul, the commissioner of Ward No. 3, confirmed that he personally intervened to prevent the protesters from entering the school premises, maintaining order during the tense situation.
Confession and Legal Proceedings
During preliminary interrogation at the police station, Khaleque reportedly confessed to his actions, according to official statements from law enforcement. Pritam Das, the Officer-in-Charge of Dhubri Police Station (Sadar), provided crucial details about the investigation's progress.
"The accused has confessed to his crime during our initial questioning," stated Das. "We are now in the process of framing a formal case against him under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) to ensure appropriate legal action is taken."
How the Incident Came to Light
The troubling episode first came to public attention when guardians of students raised alarms about what had occurred within the school. According to accounts from concerned parents, a student emerged from the school premises and immediately reported the teacher's alleged actions to her mother.
This revelation prompted immediate concern among parents and community members, who then brought the matter to the attention of authorities. The swift response from both the community and law enforcement highlights the seriousness with which such allegations are being treated in educational settings.
The incident has raised important questions about student safety protocols in schools and the screening processes for educational staff. Local authorities have assured the community that they are taking all necessary measures to investigate the matter thoroughly and ensure such incidents do not occur in the future.
