3 days ago
Kushinagar School Operator Arrested Over Alleged Staff Harassment
A school operator in Uttar Pradesh was arrested after a video spread online.
The video allegedly shows him speaking inappropriately to a female worker.
He is reportedly heard asking to have a physical relationship with her.
The woman objects and questions why he spoke to her that way.
Police took notice after the video and related allegations appeared on social media.
They registered a criminal case against the operator.
The case includes allegations of sexual harassment, causing hurt and threatening someone.
Police say they are still investigating.
The allegations will be examined through the legal process.
Private school operator Dinesh Rai was arrested in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh.
A viral video allegedly shows Rai making inappropriate remarks to a female staff member.
Rai is purportedly heard saying his wife was ill and he wanted to sleep with the woman.
Ravindranagar Dhoos police registered FIR No. 160/2026 under three Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections.
Police said the investigation is continuing and further action will depend on gathered evidence.
- Who
- Private school operator Dinesh Rai and a female staff member; Ravindranagar Dhoos police handled the case.
- What
- Rai was arrested after a viral video allegedly showed him sexually harassing and threatening the staff member.
- Where
- Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, under Ravindranagar Dhoos police station jurisdiction.
- When
- The specific date was not stated; the FIR is identified as No. 160/2026.
- Why
- Police acted after a social media post and video alleged sexual harassment and threats against the woman.
Allegation and Police Action
Accused’s Legal Position
Status of the allegations
Allegation and Police Action
The video and social-media post allegedly show or report sexual harassment and threats, prompting police to register a case and arrest Rai.
Accused’s Legal Position
The report does not provide a response from Rai or establish that the allegations have been proven; they remain subject to investigation and legal proceedings.
Meaning of the video
Allegation and Police Action
Police action followed the circulation of a video that purportedly captures Rai making an objectionable remark to the staff member.
Accused’s Legal Position
The report describes the video as alleged or purported evidence, so its contents and wider context will be assessed during the investigation.
Key facts
- Accused
- Dinesh Rai, a private school operator and resident of Motichhappar
- Location
- Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh
- Police station
- Ravindranagar Dhoos
- FIR
- No. 160/2026
- Legal provisions
- Sections 75, 115(2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Evidence cited
- A social-media video lasting more than five minutes, allegedly capturing a conversation between Rai and the staff member
- Investigation status
- Ongoing; further proceedings will follow based on evidence
Quotes
Dinesh Rai
The private school operator accused of sexually harassing a female staff member
“My wife is ill… that’s why I want to sleep with you.”
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