Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Award-Winning Teacher Charged Under POCSO Act
A teacher who won a big award is in trouble.
He's accused of doing something bad to a 15-year-old student.
The police are investigating because of serious laws about protecting children.
The student was called to school for something, and then the teacher invited the student to his home.
The student's father wants justice.
Some people in the community are surprised and waiting for the police to finish their investigation before they say what they think.
A government school teacher was charged under the POCSO Act in Nabha, Patiala.
The charges involve sexual misconduct against a 15-year-old male student.
The incident allegedly occurred after the student was selected for a state team.
The police conducted a medical examination of the victim.
Some community members express disbelief, awaiting the investigation's conclusion.
- Who
- A government school teacher and a 15-year-old male student.
- What
- A teacher has been charged under the POCSO Act for alleged sexual misconduct.
- When
- Unspecified timeframe, but the alleged incident occurred after the student was selected for a state team.
- Where
- Nabha, Patiala district.
- Why
- Due to allegations of sexual misconduct against a 15-year-old male student.
Victim's Family Concerns
Community Concerns
Community Reaction
Victim's Family Concerns
The victim's father is concerned about the accused's connections and seeking justice.
Community Concerns
Some community members and colleagues are waiting for the police investigation to conclude before making judgments.
- Police Station
- Nabha Kotwali police station, Patiala
- Charges
- Sexual misconduct
- Victim's Age
- 15
- Accused's Profession
- Government school teacher
- Accused's Recognition
- National Teacher Award
