Two Teachers Booked Under POCSO Act for Molesting and Sexually Abusing Student

In a disturbing incident, two private coaching teachers, Vijay Pawar and Prashant Khatokar, have been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly molesting and sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl student preparing for her NEET entrance in Beed. The victim, who had taken admission in class 11 in April 2024, had approached her parents after complaining to her friend about the torture, leading to a complaint lodged with the Shivajinagar Police Station.

Key Takeaways:

Vijay Pawar and Prashant Khatokar, two private coaching teachers, have been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly molesting and sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl student.
The victim, a class 11 student, had taken admission in April 2024 and joined Uma Kiran Coaching Classes for NEET preparations.
The accused used to call the victim into their cabin and molested and sexually abused her during study sessions.
The victim initially complained to her friend about the ordeal, and later told her parents, resulting in a complaint lodged with the Shivajinagar Police Station.
A case has been registered against the accused teachers under the POCSO Act, and they are currently at large.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of students, especially girls, in educational institutions and the need for strict action against perpetrators.
The case is a wake-up call for educational institutions to ensure a safe and secure environment for students.

Statistics:

1 case registered against the accused teachers under the POCSO Act.
2 accused teachers at large, according to the police.
1 class 11 student victimized by the accused teachers.
01 April 2024 - the victim took admission in class 11.

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