Government Teacher in Bihar Accused of Molesting Minor Student During Tuition
A shocking incident of alleged child molestation has emerged from Bihar's Siwan district, where a government primary school teacher was caught red-handed by enraged parents. The teacher, whose identity has not been officially disclosed, was reportedly molesting an eight-year-old student during private tuition classes held at his newly constructed residence.
Mob Justice Unleashed in Basantpur Village
The disturbing events unfolded in a village under the jurisdiction of Basantpur police station. According to local reports, parents had been receiving complaints from young girls about inappropriate behavior during these private coaching sessions for several days. On Saturday, a group of concerned parents decided to investigate the allegations personally by visiting the teacher's home.
What they allegedly witnessed prompted immediate and extreme retaliation. The parents reportedly caught the teacher in the act of molesting the eight-year-old student. Overwhelmed by anger and frustration, the crowd dragged the accused outside his residence, stripped him naked, and subjected him to public humiliation.
Public Shaming Ritual Captured on Video
The mob took matters into their own hands by:
- Smearing the teacher's face with soot
- Garlanding him with old, worn-out slippers
- Parading him through the village streets as a mark of public shame
Video footage of this extraordinary public shaming ritual quickly went viral on social media platforms, drawing widespread attention to the case. The situation escalated further when the accused lay down on the road in protest as the crowd attempted to take him toward the school premises.
Police Intervention and Official Response
A police team from Basantpur police station, led by the station in-charge, rushed to the scene upon receiving information about the escalating mob violence. The officers managed to pacify the angry crowd, rescue the teacher from further physical assault, and take him into protective custody.
"We urged people not to resort to mob justice and to report such incidents to the police so that lawful and prompt action could be taken," explained a police official involved in the operation.
At the police station, authorities recorded statements from both the accused teacher and the minor victim. The teacher sustained minor injuries during the assault by the mob and was detained for interrogation, though formal arrest procedures had not been initiated at that initial stage.
Investigation Underway Against Government Employee
The station in-charge confirmed to reporters that the accused is a government school teacher who had been conducting private coaching classes for students at his residence. Police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the molestation allegations and promised strict legal action upon completion of their inquiry.
This incident highlights the dangerous intersection of private tuition arrangements, positions of authority in education, and community frustration with perceived failures in the justice system. While the police have condemned the mob violence, the case raises serious questions about child safety in educational settings and the effectiveness of institutional responses to such sensitive allegations.
