Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Mumbai Tutor Arrested Over Alleged Assault of NEET Aspirant
A 17-year-old student in Mumbai was studying for the NEET medical entrance exam.
Police say her private tutor allegedly behaved improperly toward her at a coaching centre.
The alleged harassment reportedly began in June.
Police said the tutor later made another physical attempt this month.
He allegedly tried to force a romantic relationship and proposed marriage.
The student became frightened and left the premises after one incident.
She eventually told her parents what had happened.
Her parents reported the matter to police, who arrested the 33-year-old tutor.
The investigation is continuing.
Police arrested a 33-year-old private tutor in Mumbai for allegedly sexually assaulting and molesting a 17-year-old student.
The student was preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, or NEET, at a coaching centre.
Police said the alleged harassment began in June while the student was studying alone in a classroom.
The tutor allegedly pursued a romantic relationship, proposed marriage, grabbed her hand and made inappropriate physical advances.
The student told her parents, who reported the case; police registered charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
- Who
- A 33-year-old private tutor and a 17-year-old student preparing for NEET.
- What
- The tutor was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting and molesting the student.
- When
- The alleged harassment began in June; another alleged physical attempt was reported this month. The report is dated August 27.
- Where
- At a coaching centre in Mumbai, with the case reported to Shahu Nagar police station.
- Why
- Police said the tutor allegedly tried to force a romantic relationship, proposed marriage and made inappropriate physical advances.
- Accused
- A 33-year-old private tutor
- Student
- A 17-year-old girl preparing for NEET
- Location
- A coaching centre in Mumbai
- Alleged conduct
- Sexual assault, molestation and repeated inappropriate physical advances
- Case reported by
- The student’s parents
- Police action
- The tutor was arrested and a case was registered
- Laws cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
