Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Three arrested in Bongaigaon madrassa molestation case
In Bongaigaon, Assam, three teachers and a trustee were arrested for allegedly molesting students at a girls' madrassa.
The incident caused a lot of anger among parents and local people, who protested and damaged parts of the school.
The school was closed down, and the students were sent home.
The police are still investigating the case.
This incident is part of a bigger problem in Assam, where many teachers have been accused of misconduct, including sexual abuse and harassment.
Three teachers and a trustee were arrested for allegedly molesting students at a girls' madrassa in Bongaigaon.
Protests by guardians and local residents led to the vandalism of the madrassa premises.
The madrassa was sealed by authorities pending investigation.
All girl students were handed over to their respective guardians.
A study found that 35% of teacher misconduct cases in Assam over the past four years involved sexual abuse.
- Who
- Students of Ishaatul Uloom Madrassatul Banat, Aminul Islam, Abdul Jabbar, Hajrat Ali, Omar Farukh, Bongaigaon Police, Guardians, Local Residents
- What
- Alleged molestation of students by teachers, arrests of accused, protests, and sealing of the madrassa
- When
- July 2026
- Where
- Bongaigaon, Assam, India
- Why
- To address allegations of molestation and ensure the safety of students
Community and Authorities
Accused Teachers and Trustees
Response to Allegations
Community and Authorities
Community and authorities took swift action by protesting, lodging complaints, and arresting the accused to ensure justice and safety for the students.
Accused Teachers and Trustees
The accused teachers and trustees maintain their innocence and may argue that the allegations are unfounded or exaggerated.
- Location
- Bongaigaon, Assam, India
- Date of Incident
- July 2026
- Institution Name
- Ishaatul Uloom Madrassatul Banat
- Accused Persons
- Aminul Islam, Abdul Jabbar, Hajrat Ali, Omar Farukh
- Case Number
- 109/2026
- Police Station
- Jogighopa Police Station
- Percentage of Teacher Misconduct Cases
- 35%