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Crime
Rajasthan Teacher Accused of Forcing Schoolgirls to Strip Over Missing ₹500
✍️ News18
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 01:33 PM
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A teacher in Rajasthan has been accused of forcing schoolgirls to remove their clothes after a ₹500 discrepancy was reported, sparking outrage on social media.
A teacher at a school in Rajasthan is facing criminal charges after reports surfaced that he forced several schoolgirls to strip in front of classmates following a claim that ₹500 was missing from the school’s cash box. The incident was allegedly witnessed by students and has since been shared widely on social media, prompting widespread condemnation.
Police in Rajasthan have taken the complaint under investigation and the teacher has been detained for questioning. Authorities say the case will be examined under the Indian Penal Code, with potential charges of assault and sexual harassment.
The school administration has issued a statement expressing shock at the allegations and reaffirming its commitment to student safety. Parents of the affected students have demanded a thorough inquiry and stricter oversight of school staff.
The incident has reignited discussions about safeguarding measures in schools across the state, with education officials urging stricter background checks and regular monitoring of teachers’ conduct.
Police in Rajasthan have taken the complaint under investigation and the teacher has been detained for questioning. Authorities say the case will be examined under the Indian Penal Code, with potential charges of assault and sexual harassment.
The school administration has issued a statement expressing shock at the allegations and reaffirming its commitment to student safety. Parents of the affected students have demanded a thorough inquiry and stricter oversight of school staff.
The incident has reignited discussions about safeguarding measures in schools across the state, with education officials urging stricter background checks and regular monitoring of teachers’ conduct.