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Crime
Uttar Pradesh school operator detained after vulgar video to staffer surfaces
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 01:04 AM
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A school operator in Uttar Pradesh was taken into custody after a video emerged showing him making indecent remarks to a staff member, prompting police action.
A video that has gone viral on social media shows a school operator in Uttar Pradesh addressing a female staff member with the words, "My wife is ill, I want to sleep with you." The clip, recorded at the school premises, was posted online, leading to public outrage.
Following the video's circulation, local police in the district launched an investigation and detained the operator for questioning. Officials said the remarks were made in the presence of other staff, violating workplace conduct norms and potentially constituting sexual harassment.
The operator has been held in custody pending further inquiry, and the school administration has issued a statement confirming cooperation with authorities while emphasizing its zero‑tolerance policy towards harassment. No formal charges have been filed yet, but the case is being examined under relevant criminal and labor laws.
Police spokesperson indicated that the investigation will also look into whether any other staff members were subjected to similar behavior, and the matter will be forwarded to the district court for appropriate legal action.
Following the video's circulation, local police in the district launched an investigation and detained the operator for questioning. Officials said the remarks were made in the presence of other staff, violating workplace conduct norms and potentially constituting sexual harassment.
The operator has been held in custody pending further inquiry, and the school administration has issued a statement confirming cooperation with authorities while emphasizing its zero‑tolerance policy towards harassment. No formal charges have been filed yet, but the case is being examined under relevant criminal and labor laws.
Police spokesperson indicated that the investigation will also look into whether any other staff members were subjected to similar behavior, and the matter will be forwarded to the district court for appropriate legal action.